part of Black Arts Week 2014 (April 26th – May 3rd)

Poetic Ventures Presents "The 2014 Philadelphia Black Poetry Honors".  

Bestselling, awardwinning and critically acclaimed writers, poets and spoken word recording artists scheduled to be honored or serve as performance presenters include Dr. Kimmika Williams, Lamont Steptoe, Lois Moses, Eric Webb, Stephanie Renee, Ed Shockley, Black Ice , K.D. Morris, Dr. Maurice Henderson, Supreme Dow, Dwayne Reid and Dujuan Williams, Wadud Ahmed, Christal Brinson, Tyrone Highsmith, Euware Osayande,  Runett Nia Ebo, Anwar El, In the Company of Poets co-founders Pat McLean, Nish Pugh, Debra Powell, Bill Holmes, Thelma Shelton Robinson, Ayanna Traylor, J. Michael Harrison,  Tiffany Bacon, Bobby Collier, Ron Carter, Kyree 'Superstar' Mitchell, Lamont 'Napalm' Dixon, Ed Coleman, Ronnie Way,  Keno Speller, Selvin Gordon, Kelly Miller with host Just Greg (featured on CNN and HBO).  Special Guest is Marvin X, co-founder of the Black Arts Movement and a special salute to Sonia Sanchez and PEW Fellowship Awardees. A Free buffet includes meet and greet with bestseller Dr. Neal Hall  RSVP or for inquiries contact osay121@msn.com and 215-868-7521 or 215-254-9314 and mauricebrianhenderson@yahoo.com. Further details can be obtained at www.2deep2.com.