The Poet’s Charge: Civility, Social Justice, and Speaking Truth in Troubled Times
|
|
|
Posted By: HBCU CONNECT on April 13, 2026 Check out this video from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina! The Poet’s Charge: Civility, Social Justice, and Speaking Truth in Troubled Times In an era marked by division, upheaval, and urgent calls for justice, poets continue to serve as witnesses, truth-tellers, and moral compass-bearers for society. The Poet’s Charge brings together three of the most influential literary voices of our time—Chris Abani, Kwame Dawes, and Nikky Finney—for a powerful and timely conversation on civility, social justice, and the responsibility of artists to speak boldly in troubled times. The discussion will be moderated by Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Columbia’s Poet Laureate, whose work and leadership embody the intersection of art, advocacy, and civic engagement. Together, the panel will explore how poetry and storytelling confront injustice, nurture empathy, and help communities imagine and work toward a more humane and equitable future. The conversation will reflect on the role of the poet as public intellectual, cultural critic, and builder of civic dialogue—especially in moments of national and global reckoning. 📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM (ET) 📍 Allen University – Boeing Institute of Civility 2200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204 Presented by Allen University, this event invites students, scholars, writers, and community members to engage deeply with language, conscience, and the enduring power of the spoken word. Join us in person or online for an evening of reflection, challenge, and inspiration. #ThePoetsCharge #SpeakingTruth #PoetryAndJustice #CivilityInAction #SocialJusticeArts #AllenUniversity #BoeingInstituteOfCivility #ChrisAbani #KwameDawes #NikkyFinney #JenniferBartellBoykin #ColumbiaSC #HBCUArts #PoetsInConversation #LiveFromAllen #YouTubeLive If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
HBCU CONNECT
From Gahanna, OH Central State University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Videos
 |
4th Annual Kente Ceremony Program
Check out this video from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, Pennsylvania!
By Dr Lakiyah Chambers, Associate Dean of Students
Celebrate culture and tradition at Cheyney's 4th An ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 50 Views • May 6th, 2026 |
 |
2026 Commencement Exercises
Check out this video from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia!
...more
HBCU CONNECT • 74 Views • May 6th, 2026 |
 |
School of Education Hooding Ceremony
Check out this video from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia!
...more
HBCU CONNECT • 72 Views • May 6th, 2026 |
 |
Why Partnering with Cheyney Matters
Check out this video from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, Pennsylvania!
Across industries, leaders are searching for institutions that are not just preserving legacy but active ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 65 Views • May 6th, 2026 |
 |
Thasunda Brown Duckett serves as FAMU Spring 2026 Friday Commencement Speaker
Check out this video from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida!
Florida A&M University Commencement Speaker Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA, delivered ...more
HBCU CONNECT • 69 Views • May 5th, 2026 |
Popular Videos
 |
10 Hours of Grandma Thanksgiving Rap Song "Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes" LyricsNow Look A Here!!!!
Look!!!!
Look!!!!
I Got Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes
Lamb Rams Hogs Dogs
Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes
Chicken Turkeys Rabbit
YOU NAME IT!!!!!!
Beans Greens Potato ...more
Hija Chang • 56,794 Views • October 28th, 2022 |
 |
Adam McFadden saved my lifeAdam McFadden saved my life
Learn more at http://www.hbcu.bethematch.org
...more
Devon Marshall • 54,250 Views • November 6th, 2009 |
 |
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise | Premieres November 15 & 22 on PBSJoin Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he looks at the last 50 years of African-American history — from Dr. King to President Obama, from James Brown to Beyoncé — charting the remarkable progress made and rai ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 52,233 Views • November 4th, 2016 |
 |
HBCUConnect and Carol's Daughter team up to bring you an exciting video and an exclusive giveaway!Listen as Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, talks about how she started out the business and click here to enter our giveaway: http://www.carolsdaughter.com/hbcuconnect ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 51,770 Views • May 15th, 2014 |
