One of my biggest pet peeves- and I know for many of you its the same- is to find out about a concert, a conference or any kind of cool event that sparks my interest, after it has already taken place. Therefore, please mark the dates of this years’ Split This Rock Poetry Festival into your calendars!
From March 20 through March 23, 2008, Split This Rock Poetry Festival: Poems of Provocation & Witness will feature America’s top activist poets reading, performing, sharing, and teaching their craft in Washington, DC. Split This Rock Poetry Festival aims to bring greater attention to national heroes – activist poets who are tackling these tough times through art. The location and lineup are great and the program sounds highly promising!

Bringing together poets and activists, training workshops on news media, writing strong op-ed pieces, using poetry to empower the disenfranchised, and integrating poetry into political activism will provide you with the tools you need to be an effective advocate at the local and national level. Poetry readings, film screenings and walking tours will let you discover the rich literary and activist history of Washington DC. During the afternoon panels you can network with like-minded people and share your words and ideas with others!
Come celebrate the power of the written and spoken word and sign up now!

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