Identity, History and Nationalism in Poetry

Poetry and Literature in Northern New Jersey
Identity, History and Nationalism in Poetry
Jersey City, New Jersey
5 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2002

Jersey City Museum
350 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, New Jersey

In conjunction with Jersey City Museumâ€™s current exhibition, The Albizu Project, artist Manuel Acevedo explores the influence of poetry and Puerto Rican Nationalism on his work in a discussion with art historian and critic Yasmin Ramirez. Spoken word artist, Luis "Babaloo" Felicies, will read Acevedoâ€™s poetry and that of acclaimed poet Martin Espada, among others.

Hora FelÃz (happy hour) with light refreshments & wine from 5 to 6 pm, program starts at 6 pm

Admission: Free
Sponsored By:
Jersey City Museum
http://www.jerseycitymuseum.org
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Phone: 201.413.0303
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