Haki means "justice," and Madhubuti means "precise, accurate and dependable.”

 

Depend on it: 24 books of poetry and non-fiction; founder and chair of the country’s largest independent black publishing company, Third World Press; co-founder of four Chicago charter schools; and creator of the Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature and Creative Writing at Chicago State University.

 

A living legend deserves some serious fun. Please join us at this special awards ceremony, "roast" and party to honor Haki.

 

FEATURING:

Authors:

Walter Mosley * Dr. Regina Jennings * Dr. Derrick Bell * Patrick Oliver

 

Poets:

Twin Poets

 

Entrepreneur: Dr. Walter Lomax; and Curator Dr. Diane Turner

 

Entertainment:

Playwright Ed Schockley and his band jam in a musical tribute to Haki Madhubuti.

 

Admission: $20.00

 

Location:

Church of the Advocate

18th & Diamond Streets (use Gratz Street Entrance)

Philadelphia, PA

 

For more information: 215.232.4485 or info@artsanctuary.org.