As a prelude to the upcoming Black Power 50 exhibitions, the Schomburg Center and To Whom We May Concern present a special Black Power Poetry Slam/Open Mic edition of First Fridays. Combining DJ & open mic sets, DJ IRS will provide the soundtrack to this edition of their popular monthly social gathering, where you'll be able to groove the night away and enjoy signature drinks.

Plus, Kevin Young, the new director of the Schomburg, will give the opening remarks, so arrive early!

Featured Performers:

•To Whom We May Concern
•Ras Heru
•Backdraft
•Se'lah
•Bernadette Barnes
•Brian Pineapple
•Hapu
•Shakespeare
•R.A.P.  Phenomenal
•Joy F Brown

Please note that they are no longer accepting submissions for the Open Mic segment, due to an overwhelming response.