Poets of Color Open Mic + Poetry Reading: Catch Our Words Like Stars

April 24, 2026 | 7:00pm TO 10:00pm
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2026-04-24 19:00:00 2026-04-24 22:00:00 Poets of Color Open Mic + Poetry Reading: Catch Our Words Like Stars <p>Poetry reading and open mic, presented by the ICC.&nbsp;</p> America/Los_Angeles public

Presented by Occidental's Intercultural Community Center (ICC) in celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for a powerful evening honoring Los Angeles-based, femme and trans/non-binary poets of color. These remarkable artists will take the stage to share their stories, struggles, and triumphs. Like stars, we’ll be casting our dreams, hopes, and wishes into the night.

Attire: Formal with hues of purple—come dressed in your finest and ready to celebrate. Don’t be afraid to SPARKLE!

If you are interested in attending and/or performing, please RSVP via this link.

Featured Poets:
Jireh Deng
Bay Davis
Shamikah Christina Martinez

Sponsored by Remsen Bird, the ICC, and Oxy Arts.

Purple and black flyer with star graphics on it. The text reads "Poets of Color Open Mic: Catch our Words Like Stars"