Event

Exploring Black American Poets and Poetry

Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Business and Community Center

Poet, author, and teacher Chasity Gunn hosts an interactive presentation on Black American poetry.

Black American poets and poetry throughout history have highlighted and addressed struggles and experiences of Black Americans, often inspiring and connecting to larger movements. We will explore authors and themes around and beyond labor to reflect, respect, and understand artistry and activism.

Chasity became the city of Elgin's inaugural Poet Laureate in 2019. She teaches literature at Elgin Community College. In 2021, she received an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship.

Registration begins January 2.