Dr. Kings Legacy of Environmental and Social Justice Community Poetry Open Mic

Event time: 
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 12:30pm to 1:15pm
Monday, January 16, 2017 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Peabody Museum See map
170 Whitney Avenue
Event description: 

2017 MLK Community Poetry Open Mic Registration Form

The Community Poetry Open Mic, a featured event of the Peabody’s MLK Day celebration, gives community members of all ages an opportunity to share their original poetry or song and to speak their minds on issues of justice and injustice.

The first 25 submissions will be accepted. Space is limited.

Original poetry or song must be received at the Museum during business hours, or by mail, no later than Wednesday, January 4, 2017, and be accompanied by a completed registration form.

All participants will receive a T-shirt.

Guidelines

Poem or song must be original.

One poem or song per person.

A completed registration form must be included with your poem or song.

Content must be appropriate and fit the theme of justice and injustice.

If you are selected to participate you will be notified by phone or email.

How to Submit Entries

Participant should mail or deliver entries to:

Events Department

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

170 Whitney Avenue

P.O. Box 208118

New Haven, CT 06520-8118

If you have questions, please contact the Events Office at (203) 432-6646 or peabody.events@yale.edu.