Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore to Deliver first Annual Poet Laureate Address The April 1 event at the Detroit Public Library kicks off National Poetry Month
Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore will deliver her first annual address in the role on April 1 to kick of National Poetry Month. Her talk, titled “The G.O.A.T City: How Love, Resilience & 17 Syllables Can Amplify the Heart of Our City,” will explore themes of love and resilience and emphasize the power of haiku—a traditional Japanese poetic form consisting of 17 syllables—to capture the essence of Detroit’s spirit. She will reflect on how these concise poems can amplify the heart of the city and celebrate its rich cultural heritage and indomitable spirit.
The event will take place at 6 p.m. April 1, 2025 at the Detroit Public Library.
Mayor Mike Duggan appointed moore to the post in April 2024. The internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist and producer is the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press and the executive producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, a 20-year-old rock & roll concert showcasing women of color in the rock genre. Moore has appeared on stages worldwide, including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall and the London Institute of Contemporary Arts. Her poetry collections include: “We Want Our Bodies Back” (HarperCollins, 2020), “The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto” and “The Words Don’t Fit in My Mouth.”
Event Details
6 p.m. April 1, 2025
Detroit Public Library: 5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Mi
Admission: Free but registration required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1291274349339?aff=oddtdtcreator