​ Come Immerse Yourself in Afternoon of Poetry with Mr. Gilmore

From September 6, 2024 - September, 12, 2024, Ms. Afrika Abney circulated flyers about Mr. Gilmore's presentation. Flyers have been posted widely on social media and sent via email to schools, colleges, universities, community centers, and other businesses. 

Join Esther Productions, Inc, The Institute for African American Writing, and The Black Student Fund for an enriching afternoon of poetry with Mr. Gilmore.This event, titled MidnightRose, is a celebration of the diverse voices from the Washington Metropolitan Region and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the vibrant literary community through the works of award-winning poets and authors, allowing their words to inspire and uplift. 

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BRIAN GILMORE is a native of Washington DC. Bard and Barrister, he is the author of four collections of poetry, including come see about me marvin (Wayne State University Press), a 2020 Michigan Notable Book Award recipient.  Gilmore is also the author of the forthcoming cultural history, No More Worlds To Conquer: The Black Poet in Washington DC Since Dunbar, to be published in 2025 by Georgetown University Press. He practiced public interest law for 28 years in Washington DC and Michigan and served as a Clinical Law Professor at Howard University School of Law and Michigan State University College of Law. Presently, he is Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland - College Park in the Law and Society Program (MLAW). 

The MidnightRose reading series, featuring poetry and prose, is scheduled for September 14, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT at the Tenley-Friendship Library, located at 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA. For additional details about the event, please refer to the attached flyer. If you have any questions or need further information, do not hesitate to reach out via email at midnightrosereadingseries@gmail.com. 

Participation in this event is completely free! If you are interested, please  secure your spot by registering now at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/midnightrose-a-reading-series-of-poetry-prose.

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