Poets for Peace: Poetry Showcase and Open Mic
Date and Time
Oct 28, 2023 6:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Oct 28, 2023 6:00 pm
14th & V
As the world yearns for a ceasefire in Gaza and lasting peace, we invite poets, writers, and spoken word artists from all backgrounds to share their powerful words and thoughts on this pressing issue. Whether you have personal experiences, historical knowledge, or heartfelt reflections to contribute, your voice is essential in this collective call for peace.
Our stage will be open to anyone who wishes to share their poetry, stories, or thoughts on the topic. We encourage you to express your emotions, hopes, and dreams for a world where peace prevails.
Let your words be the catalyst for change and understanding.
free and open to all
Hosted by Joseph Green
Joseph Green is a professional storyteller, award-winning spoken word artist, educator, narrative disruptor, and person in sustained recovery. He advocates for and inspires those overcoming the disease of substance use disorder through his keynote speeches and workshops. In his 20-year career, he has facilitated over 5,000 workshops for people ranging from school-aged children to working adults on various topics, including substance abuse, recovery, and mental health. Joseph has traveled the country to work with youth and adults and has spoken for organizations such as the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Google, and Harvard Kennedy School's Recovery Advocacy Project Organizing Institute. He is currently featured in the documentary Tipping the Pain Scale, a film focused on the systemic failures and possible solutions for those struggling with addiction and our country's epidemic of pain.
