African Culture is elevated with The African Experience Poetry Slam
Our culture is our biggest form of identity. By keeping, sharing and learning about past traditions, we are able to keep our history alive. In addition to keeping the culture thriving, the need for community traditions is still in high demand. Author Willie Mitchell and event curator Felicia Ford partner to give the community the best of both. The Pop-Up African Experience Poetry Slam & Loaded BookBag Giveaway is an event combining cultural exposure and community empowerment.
Created by Willie Mitchell Jr. and Felicia Ford, this pop up event gives the community a chance to bond with each other. Willie who is an author, motivational speaker, nursing student and father has always found freedom through language. Since high school, Willie used language and poetry as an escape from the world. Dealing with depression, anxiety and personal trauma’s, finding solitude through spoken word saved his life. A talented author of two books titled Uncontained Vol 1 and 2, his poetry is both in depth and emotional. Through poetry he founded his business Eagle Vision Motivation and Vision Poetry.
The co-host and creator of this event Felicia Ford, is a woman using the intuition that God gave her. Initially motivated by the lack of options for local entertainment, Felicia began putting together her own events. Testing out different themes, amenities and attractions, lead her to become an event curator naturally. Further driven behind the passing of her son D’Anthony Purvis, Felicia strives to provide unique experiences for the community. Offering a variety of events that range from adult only, kid friendly and family events, she’s always providing a space for every and anyone.
Giving Back to the Culture & Community
The African Experience Poetry Slam and Loaded Bookbag Giveaway, has a lineup like no other. This Pop-Up has everything from, African Dancers sharing their culture’s moves to traditional African food by Bruce Wright and BBQ from Kobies Pizzeria. In addition to food and dance, there is an incredible line up of poets, authors and speakers looking to give back and spread love throughout the community. Save the date and come out on August 20th, 2023 to Foss Park in North Chicago IL. From 2-6pm join the community for a moment of culture and unity.
African Culture is elevated through The African Experience Poetry Slam
To know more about the event or the creators, follow on facebook @williemitchell, @visionpoetry, @feliciaford.