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Spoken Word & Poetry: Dissecting the Poetry of Tupac Shakur

Located at Planet Health Compton (546 W Compton Blvd)
2023-04-19 16:00:00 2023-04-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Spoken Word & Poetry: Dissecting the Poetry of Tupac Shakur Join us at Planet Health Compton as we discuss the poetry and lyricism of Tupac Shakur, as well as create your own poetry with JayBee, an inspiring TEDx speaker, emcee, and committed servant to the City of Compton. Ages: 12-17 Compton Library -

Wednesday, April 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-19 16:00:00 2023-04-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Spoken Word & Poetry: Dissecting the Poetry of Tupac Shakur Join us at Planet Health Compton as we discuss the poetry and lyricism of Tupac Shakur, as well as create your own poetry with JayBee, an inspiring TEDx speaker, emcee, and committed servant to the City of Compton. Ages: 12-17 Compton Library -

Join us at Planet Health Compton as we discuss the poetry and lyricism of Tupac Shakur, as well as create your own poetry with JayBee, an inspiring TEDx speaker, emcee, and committed servant to the City of Compton. Ages: 12-17

What better poet to mention than Tupac? This program will be taught by JayBee Beasley who is an inspiring TEDx speaker, emcee, and committed servant to the City of Compton. With a passion for creative expression, JayBee has dedicated their time to hosting spoken word and poetry events in South Central. JayBee is a powerful voice in her community garnering the Compton Champion award among others. An experienced event curator now providing her skills as Event Manager at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, JayBee is known for her ability to create an engaging and positive atmosphere that encourages creativity and collaboration. JayBee is a true leader and an inspirational figure, motivating others with her commitment to her community and her love for the arts. This event will take place at Planet Health Compton which is a multifaceted marketplace that includes: a vegan restaurant & café; all natural juice bar; wellness and beauty shop; streetwear retail store; and the community center which is a space for the local community to gather for ongoing educational workshops. 

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is suggested. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. This program will also be live streamed to our YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/LACountyLibrary

For in-person attendance, LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

*This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | History, Society, & Culture | Entertainment | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | National Poetry Month | Hip Hop |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 Closed
Tue, Jul 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 Closed
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About the branch

Compton Library branch of the Los Angeles County Free library opened its doors in July of 1913, the 11th branch of today's LA County Library.

The library was located in a storefront building near Main and Tamarind Streets and was later moved to the Compton Union High School at 212 S Acacia Street.

In 1925 a separate building was erected in the City Hall Park at 123 W Almond Street, where it remained until 1974, when the current facility was dedicated at 240 W Compton Boulevard.

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