Poetry as Visionary Resistance: Unlocking Joy Among Adversity | Hunt Street Station

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Experience the transformative power of creativity at the Poetry as Visionary Resistance: Unlocking Joy Among Adversity event in Detroit. Taking place on December 16, 2023, at the Hunt Street Station, this energetic and hands-on session will allow participants to craft new works while being guided by the talented artist, Ben Will. As a native of Detroit, Ben Will has captivated audiences both locally and internationally with his unique blend of poetry, musical performance, and storytelling. His empathetic and invigorating style has earned him recognition as the 2022 Motown Mic Spoken Word Artist of the Year and a recipient of the 2022 Poetry Foundation Equity in Verse award. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Ben Will serves as the founding executive director of Motor City Sings, a non-profit organization dedicated to using musical performance to address mental health and suicide prevention within the Black/African American community of Detroit. His passion for removing stigma through the power of music has been recognized through partnerships with the US Embassy in Belgium and opening performances for renowned author Rupi Kaur. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your creativity and find joy amidst adversity. Join us at the Hunt Street Station and be part of an inspiring event that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Admission is free, so secure your spot now and experience poetry as a visionary resistance.