Basement Poetry Presents: “The Freedom Dream” by kiki nicole
Let me compare myself to my black ass self: -Thiahera Nurse “The Freedom Dream” There is a queerness to my survival—I will live a long, Black life—Let me water my feet—In that, I grow storms—My hands reach out to meet me My throat opens in my throat—I wade in the wash of myselves—Compare that to…
Black Words, Black Voices, Black Magic, Black Matters Live Poetry Event
PC: Emma Ackermman On October 24th, Basement Poetry hosted a live poetry reading at Touchstone Theatre that Diedre Van Walters, the MC of the event, framed as a form of protest. As Van Walters put it at the start of the event, these artists and poets did not share their thoughts and experiences, their ways…
Annual “Homecoming” Event, Festival Unbound
On October 2nd, Touchstone Theatre hosted their annual “Homecoming” event as part of Festival Unbound 2020. In some ways celebration, in…
Basement Poetry Presents: “LifeTime” by Darius Foster
“LifeTime” Performance “LifeTime” Lyrics I’ve lived a couple lifetimes within my lifetime Still surprised I’m in my right mind could wait…
A Brief History of Police Brutality: A Workshop by Linda Wiggins-Chavis
This summer Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) hosted a variety of anti-racist educational programing to bring depth and specificity to Bethlehem’s…
Bethlehem Seeks Community Response to Climate Action Plan
The City of Bethlehem and consultant WSP are actively constructing the Bethlehem Climate Action Plan (CAP), and currently are seeking community…
Radical Freedom: Poets on the Life and Work of H.D.
H.D. and her poignant poetry continue to have wide resonance with readers around the world as well as a unique influence…
Basement Poetry Presents: “Embracing My Melanin” By Nasheera Brown
“Embracing My Melanin” Spoken Word Performance: “Embracing My Melanin” Lyrics The Black beauty my mother created, The melanin that flows through…
Banana Factory Presents the Annual Resident Artists’ Exhibition
*Featured photo: “Darth Vase #1”– Deborah Slahta (ceramic and raku fired vase) Each year, the Banana Factory features an exhibit to…
Women of Bethlehem Steel: Spotlight on Myrna Rivera by Hannah Provost
Myrna Rivera was born in Puerto Rico, but considers herself a native of Bethlehem, PA. At six months old, her mother…