“The People, Yes”: A Participatory Community Reading
Sat, July 11 @ 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Join Kalamazoo poets and writers to help read or just listen to selections of Carl Sandburg’s epic poem, “The People, Yes,” to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States in the spirit of civic engagement and education. Written in the wake of the Great Depression, “The People, Yes”, explores challenging themes including wealth inequality, immigration, labor, war, diversity, unity, and more. The event is free and open to the public. Please lend your voice to the community!
Please note: The time for this event has been changed from 2–3 pm to 3–4 pm.
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