In honor of Black Poetry Day, FirstRepair is hosting an evening of poetry celebrating the power of Black voices and art in the pursuit of reparations. This showcase will feature local poets whose work explores themes of justice, community and Black joy. 

The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at the National Resource Center for State and Local Reparations, 1900 Asbury Avenue. Refreshments will be served.

Featured poets include Christopher D. Sims, Katie Brown and Moe Momentum Garrett.