SBLF/POETRY IN MOTION PRESENTS "UNAPOLOGETIC D9 AND HBCU VOICES"

The Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation is launching its program, Poetry In Motion: St. Louis Poets Take The Mic, in celebration of Black History Month. The first installation, “UNAPOLOGETIC D9 AND HBCU VOICES” is on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the High Low Listening Room, located at 3301 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, featuring poets, writers, visual artists, musicians, and scholars. Hosted by Dr. Jason Vasser-Elong, the evening aims to honor and celebrate the Divine Nine (D9) African American fraternities and sororities, as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), recognizing their important roles in public service, community empowerment, and academic excellence. Attendees are welcome to arrive at 6:30 pm to view artwork and network, with the program starting at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20.
FEATURING:
Craig Anthony Miller Sr. KAPPA ALPHA PSI | Jake O. Mitchell IOTA PHI THETA | Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA | Tevin Wilson PHI BETA SIGMA | Carla Leggett ZETA PHI BETA | Flora "Ms. Nterpretation" Ware-El DELTA SIGMA THETA | Mari Carter SIGMA GAMMA RHO | Louis ConPhliction ALPHA PHI ALPHA | Jaye P. Willis ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA | Sylvester Terry Jr. OMEGA PSI PHI | Mel Lowe-Dobbins ZETA PHI BETA | Darnell Malone ALPHA PHI ALPHA | Ronald Young KAPPA ALPHA PSI

Event Type: Community Event
When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 06:30 PM
Location: High Low Listening Room
Neighborhood: Midtown
Ward: Ward 5
Admission: Charge. $20
Contact: Lyah B. LeFlore-Ituen, lyahleflore@sblfoundation.org
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