Premiere of One day I’ma be free

Sophia Sorrentino, soprano
Xin Wu, piano

Text by Kharris Akinola

May 2nd concert was not open to public, and it was available only for residents who are incarcerated.

Join us at The Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC for an afternoon of music, poetry, and community discussion. This event is about coming together to celebrate artistic expression and creativity. Project Poetic Justice is a new initiative at the DC Jail, harnessing the talent and passion of young men between the ages of 18-24 currently experiencing incarceration.

Please consider contributing to this project via this campaign. All money will go toward paying artists and covering the cost of the performance venue.

This event will feature original poems written by the participants, as well as new musical compositions centered around their poetry. The program will close with a short panel discussion on the role of arts education in carceral settings.

Panelists for this event include: Dr. Amy K. Lopez, Collie Levar Long, Koumba Yasin, and Aram Sinnreich.

Whether you're a fan of spoken word, live music, or want to learn more from local activisits, this event is sure to spark your interest!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a meaningful and inspiring event. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience Project Poetic Justice in action!

This program couldn't be possible without the incredible dedication of poets, composers, vocalists, and instrumentalists from both Johns Hopkins University & the Peabody Institute. Additional thanks go out to all guest speakers and panelists, including: Dr. Tony Keith Jr., Drew Anderson of the Spoof School, Dora Malech of the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, Colie Levar Long of Georgetown University's Prison Justice Initiative, Rahzé Sinclair, Jane Lewty, Dr. Amy Lopez, and many more!