This is a past event.

The Stanza Stories Presentation and Award Ceremony

Celebrate the culmination of 10 racial healing workshops and hear the powerful poetry created by seven incredible participants throughout this journey.

Facilitated and guided by Dr. Kelly Hurst, executive director of the Massey Commission, and Shatriya Smith, executive director of the Garvey-Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center and Springfield’s own poet laureate.

Program presented by Intricate Minds and made possible through support from the Healing Illinois grant and the Springfield Area Arts Council.

This event is free and open to the public.