A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by E-babyEric “E-Baby” Smith began writing poetry in July 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical Tour” reached over 150 (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography, and costume jewelry. This award-winning poet’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA, and WHUR radio, in The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Roscoe BurnemsDouglas Powell (Roscoe Burnems) is a spoken-word artist, teacher, husband, and father. He has dedicated his life to poetry, education, and entertainment, and a way to blend the three worlds together. Speaking candidly on everything from bullying to equality, from depression to oppression, what it (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Glo ShinesGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and (more…)