# Event Details - **Event Name**: “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: YWCA E/NS invites community members, students, leaders, and more to join this FREE open mic event to share their poetry with the community!About this EventYWCA Evanston/North Shore invites community members, students, leaders, and more to join us on the evening of February 25 for our Black History Month event, “The Soul of Black Poetry: Celebrating and Centering the Beauty of Blackness”.This is an open mic event that invites individuals and community members to share their own original poetry that speaks to and centers the experiences and history of Blackness and the Black Diaspora in our society and in our own lives. We will also feature and read the poetry of prominent Black poets and authors!This event is FREE to the public, though donations are always welcome. We hope to see you!This session will be moderated by Roger Moreano, Senior Director of Institutional and Community Equity.Event Details? Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026? Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM? Location: Room 206?️ Fee: Free, but a $15.00 donation is appreciated.? Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-soul-of-black-poetry-celebrating-and-centering-beauty-of-blackness/100001981045894599 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Evanston - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: YWCA Evanston/North Shore - **lat**: 42.04913239999999 - **long**: -87.6891124 - **full address**: YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church Street, Evanston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/364de12c5562b6d413b6875644bd2d19303a4e4049ae9c44358d1a3b9b29ff3f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfdf5e2-gmir.jpg?v=1769664855 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness being held? - **A:** “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church Street, Evanston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness? - **A:** “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness is organized by YWCA Evanston/North Shore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** “The Soul of Black Poetry": Celebrating and Centering Beauty of Blackness is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evanston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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