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Black Poetry Day – Gwyndolyn Brooks & Toni Morrison

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Celebrate Black Poetry Day with dedications to Toni Morrison and Gwendolyn Brooks! 🎉

On this special day, October 17th, we are thrilled to celebrate Black Poetry Day—a day dedicated to honoring the profound voices and contributions of Black poets throughout history. Sponsored by the Garden of Neuro Institute, we shine a light on two literary legends whose works have inspired and uplifted generations: Toni Morrison and Gwendolyn Brooks.

To kick off the celebration, we are excited to share a special YouTube video tribute highlighting the powerful poetry of these two icons. Morrison and Brooks have both used their words to illuminate the beauty, struggles, and resilience of Black life, and their poetry continues to resonate in profound ways.

Throughout the day, we’ll be celebrating even more Black poets whose works have shaped literature, culture, and activism. Stay tuned for more inspiring content as we honor their brilliance!

We invite you to join in the celebration! 🎊 Share your favorite poems by Toni Morrison, Gwendolyn Brooks, or any Black poet who has touched your heart. Let’s continue uplifting these powerful voices and keeping their legacy alive.

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Black Poetry Day – Roger Robinson

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Celebrating Black Poetry Day at the Garden of Neuro Institute! 🎉

On this wonderful day, October 17th, the Garden of Neuro Institute is thrilled to celebrate Black Poetry Day! Today, we come together to honor the incredible voices of Black poets whose words have profoundly shaped and inspired generations. 🖤

We’re starting the celebration with a special video tribute to the legendary Roger Robinson by the talented Danielle Martin. Robinsons’ timeless poetry continues to resonate, and this tribute is a beautiful testament to the enduring legacy of his poetic works.

But there’s more to come! Throughout the day, we will be sharing additional videos celebrating the brilliance of Black poets. From classic pioneers to contemporary voices, these tributes will highlight the diversity and power of Black poetry. Don’t miss out on these inspiring celebrations!

Let’s celebrate together! 🎊 We’d love to hear from you—share your favorite Black poets or poems in the comments. Whether it’s the words of Roger Robinson, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, James Baldwin, or any of the countless Black poets who have left an indelible mark on the world, let’s continue uplifting these powerful voices.

Stay tuned, stay inspired, and let’s celebrate the beauty of Black poetry today and every day! ✨

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Black Poetry Day – Jupiter Hammond

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Celebrating Black Poetry Day with Garden of Neuro Institute!

Join us this October 17th as the Garden of Neuro Institute proudly celebrates Black Poetry Day! 🎉 This special day honors the legacy of Black poets and their profound impact on literature and culture.

Kick off the celebration by watching this video featuring the incredible story of Jupiter Hammon, the first published African-American poet. His words have paved the way for generations of Black poets, and today we honor that legacy.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing more inspiring videos that highlight the powerful voices of Black poets from the past and present.

This is truly a day for celebration! Let’s come together to recognize and appreciate the richness of Black poetry.

Stay tuned for updates, and celebrate with us by sharing your favorite Black poets in the comments!

BlackPoetryDay #GardenOfNeuro #CelebratePoetry #JupiterHammon #BlackPoets

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Road Trip

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld
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Road Trip

Acrostic Poetry

Refresh apps
Organize vehicle
Arrange refreshments
Download map
Top off fluids
Refresh home apps
Inventory that all is ready
Pray and have fun

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With this being a long weekend for many, this is my acrostic in response to the Daily Prompt for the Poetry Circle of the Garden of Neuro.

Are you ready to road trip? Be sure to have the essentials!

Classic Road Trip Songs: Best Driving Music for Your Car. Great Rock Anthems & Hits of the 70’s 80’s & 90’s

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Let’s Learn & Share – April 19 – Poets Coffee Table Talk

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Poets Coffee Table Talk

Monday, Apr 19, 2021, 6:00 PM

Online event
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12 Poetry Lovers Attending

Just like in the old days when poets came together, perhaps imbibed, or had some coffee, and talked about the problems of the world and how they would use poetry to speak their minds. This is a Coffee Table Talk. We will have a select group of panelists: Susan Brearley Jill Sharon Kimmelman Barbara Truncellito For this event: Susan Brearley will ta…

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