Brooklyn Poetry Slam

Brooklyn Poetry Slam’s Open Mic & Art Mixer Series at the Cultural Museum of African Art is a vibrant gathering where poetry, music, visual art, and community converge. Centering emerging and established voices, this monthly series invites artists, storytellers, and cultural workers into an immersive evening of live performance, creative exchange, and collective celebration. Guests can experience dynamic open mic sets, curated artistic activations, networking opportunities, and conversations rooted in Black diasporic art, liberation, and imagination. Whether sharing new work or building community, the series offers a welcoming space for creativity, connection, and cultural expression.

This live event brings together poets, performers, and community members for a powerful showcase of original work—ranging from personal storytelling to social commentary and creative expression. Expect an intimate yet high-energy atmosphere where words take center stage and every performance is a moment of connection.

Whether you’re a seasoned poet or simply a lover of language, this is a space to listen, feel, and be inspired. Come experience the rhythm, emotion, and raw creativity that defines Brooklyn’s spoken word scene.

Dates & Special Guests:

Friday

May 22 – Joel Léon

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June 12, 2026 – Robert Jones Jr. 

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July 24, 2026 (BKHP Retreat Fellows Culminating Reading) – Special Guest – Juliet Gray

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Aug 14, 2026 – Tamela Gordon

About BKPS

Brooklyn Poetry Slam, is an ongoing literary and literacy series amplifying poetry in the Brooklyn community for over a decade! Led by the remarkable co-founders Mahogany L. Browne & Jive Poetic.