A DJ spinning Nina Simone, Angie Martinez waving at the first daughters, Spike Lee and his wife at a table with Joe and Jill Biden, afros, dancing, Saul Williams and James Earl Jones AT THE WHITE HOUSE all at the same time for the same event? It is clearly a new era and I was stuck to my cell phone reading Saul Williams’ tweets to feel like I was a part of this piece of history. Check what the headlines below and twitter your own thoughts and feelings about this unprecedented event www.twitter.com/Mekkah
A salon in the White House features poetry – Baltimore Sun – United States
In what was billed as an evening of poetry, music and spoken word, a group of about 10 artists and writers – including James Earl Jones, Michael Chabon and …
Michelle Obama to visit Metropolitan Museum of Art (yawn) – Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
Photo: First Lady Michelle Obama co-hosts “An Evening of Poetry, Music and the Spoken Word” in the East Room of the White House on May 12. …
News and notes from the publishing world: – San Francisco Chronicle – CA, USA
… Obama’s presidential campaign, were among those who took part in a celebration of “Poetry, Music and Spoken Word” on Tuesday night at the White House. …
White House Event Celebrates the Spoken Word – NewsHour – USA
President and Mrs. Obama invited both accomplished and up-and-coming performers and writers to the East Room for a celebration of the spoken word. …
Spoken Word Performances At The White House – NewsBlaze – Folsom,CA,USA
Other spoken word performances at the White House poetry jam included the rich baritone voice of the legendary James Earl Jones, who filled the room with …
A Beautiful Fire: Live From the People’s House – By Erica Williams
I had the pleasure of attending the White House poetry jam on Tuesday night, and am still smiling. The event officially titled “An evening of poetry, music, and the spoken word”, brought together a diverse group of performers from all …
