BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:350@afrothentik.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260127T125421Z URL:https://www.afrothentik.com/events/black-history-month-a-poetry-showca se/ SUMMARY:Black History Month: A Poetry Showcase DESCRIPTION:Black History Month: A Poetry Showcase is a special event that honors the voices\, stories\, and experiences of African and African Ameri can communities through the power of poetry. It highlights how poetry has been used as a form of expression to share history\, struggle\, hope\, and pride. This showcase allows audiences to connect emotionally with the wor ds that reflect real-life experiences and cultural identity.\nDuring the p oetry showcase\, poets present powerful verses that address themes such as freedom\, equality\, resilience\, and justice. These poems often reflect personal stories as well as shared historical experiences\, helping listen ers better understand the challenges and triumphs of the Black community. Through rhythm and emotion\, poetry becomes a strong tool for education an d awareness.\nBlack History Month: A Poetry Showcase also brings people to gether by encouraging appreciation for creativity and cultural diversity. It creates a space for dialogue\, reflection\, and respect while celebrati ng artistic talent. By sharing poetry during this month\, we honor Black h istory in a meaningful way and inspire future generations to use their voi ces for positive change. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afrothentik.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1173410036_494479522589_1_original.jp g CATEGORIES:Community event LOCATION:CT 06482 United States\, Aquila's Nest Vineyards 56 Pole Bridge R oad Newtown\, CT 06482 United States\, 56 Pole Bridge Road Newtown\, C onnecticut\, 06482 \, South\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aquila's Nest Vineyards 56 Pole Bridge Road Newtown\, CT 06482 United States\, 56 Pole Bridge Roa d Newtown\, Connecticut\, 06482 \, South\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=1 00;X-TITLE=CT 06482 United States:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR