Join Sean Smith aka "The BlackSon" and the Writers of NSA as they share their writing. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 28, at The Vanderbilt Bookstore across from Centennial Park. Parking is available in the garage behind the bookstore. Arrive at 5:30 to browse for books and listen to holiday music provided […]
Invited teens from our partner high schools should join Southern Word mentors for an afternoon of writing workshops and community building. Activities will begin at 1pm. A pizza dinner will be provided. At 7pm, participants will join the audience for State of the Word at Tennessee State University's Student Center Forum (3500 John A Merritt […]
This regional poetry showcase has become a springboard for young leaders who wish to speak through silence, share thoughts with their community, or champion a new vision for themselves and the world. You will never encounter energy like the spirit of the performers and audience of the State of the Word. A panel of judges […]