BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:338@afrothentik.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T223000 DTSTAMP:20260127T072740Z URL:https://www.afrothentik.com/events/black-on-black-rhyme-every-1st-and- 3rd-friday-2/ SUMMARY:Black On Black Rhyme Every 1st and 3rd Friday DESCRIPTION:Black On Black Rhyme is a recurring spoken word experience that centers Black voices\, Black stories\, and Black creativity\, taking plac e every 1st and 3rd Friday. It is a space intentionally built for expressi on without censorship or compromise\, where poets\, emcees\, and storytell ers bring their truth to the mic with confidence and clarity. Each gatheri ng amplifies the power of language as a tool for connection\, reflection\, and celebration within the community.\nMore than an open mic or poetry sh owcase\, Black On Black Rhyme functions as a rhythmic exchange of lived ex periences. Performances often explore themes of identity\, love\, struggle \, resilience\, and joy—each piece adding to a collective narrative shap ed by shared history and personal perspective. The audience plays an activ e role\, responding with energy\, affirmation\, and presence\, transformin g the room into a vibrant\, supportive environment where voices are truly heard.\nBy meeting consistently every 1st and 3rd Friday\, Black On Black Rhyme builds continuity and community. It creates a dependable space for b oth seasoned artists and first-time performers to grow\, experiment\, and be unapologetically themselves. Rooted in authenticity and creative freedo m\, the event stands as a reminder that Black expression thrives when give n room\, rhythm\, and respect. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afrothentik.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_724512499_327560135071_1_original.jpg CATEGORIES:Arts, Comedy LOCATION:FL 32301 United States\, Signature Lounge 242 East Orange Avenue Tallahassee\, FL 32301 United States\, Florida\, Florida\, 32301\, South\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Signature Lounge 242 East Orange Avenue Tallahassee\, FL 32301 United States\, Florida\, Florida\, 32301\, South\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=FL 32301 United S tates: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