Community Voices: Poets Speak Indigo Moor

Every Thursday at 5pm from June 29 – August 10, join us for Community Voices: Poets Speak at the Museum of the African Diaspora where Bay Area Cave Canem poets reflect on themes of our current exhibition. Now on view, The Ease of Fiction presents the work of four African artists living in the United States as the foundation of a critical discussion about history, fact and fiction. The readings and discussion of original work will take place in the gallery for a maximum of 30 minutes. The series culminates with a reception and an evening of poetry by the participating poets, along with Arisa White and James Cagney, on Thursday, August 17, 6:30-8pm. Free Admission.

Founded by Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady in 1996 to remedy the under-representation and isolation of African American poets in the literary landscape, Cave Canem Foundation is a home for the many voices of African American poetry and is committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets.

Community Voices: Poets Speak is curated by Arisa White, poet, writer & educator.

Indigo Moor

Current Poet Laureate of Sacramento, Indigo Moor is the author of three books of poetry: Tap-Root (Main Street Rag, 2006), Through the Stonecutter’s Window (Northwestern University Press, 2010), and In the Room of Thirsts & Hungers (Main Street Rag, July 2017). His stage play, Live! at the Excelsior, was a finalist for the Images Theatre Playwright Award and has been optioned for a full-length film. Indigo is the Artist in Residence for 916 ink and on the advisory board for the Sacramento Poetry Center.