Ann Arbor Poetry: Robert Lashley

Reading by this Tacoma poet who draws on his family’s experiences as African Americans from the rural south living in a white northern city to create poetry that combines the intimately personal and intensely political. He’s best known for his emotional and theatrical readings, described as “part fire-and-brimstone preacher, part aggrieved literary nerd, and part Captain America.” His new book, Up South, continues his exploration of the folklore, rituals, and ceremonies of African Americans in Tacoma. Preceded by a poetry open mike.
Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5 suggested donation. facebook.com/AnnArborPoetry