Sekou Sundiata, distinguished poet, musician and spoken word performance artist, will lead a poetry circle with local poets from The Austin Project. The purpose of this communal experience of reading poetry aloud is to create a critical conversation about America and citizenship. This event is free and open to the public.

Sekou Sundiata is a nationally acclaimed poet and poetry activist from New York. He is recognized as one of the most important figures in the spoken word and Black Arts movement. His work owes its heritage to the African oral tradition, jazz music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance.

Sundiata will be in residence at The University of Texas at Austin in November and February, working on his project, "The America Project."

He has traveled the country for two years, holding events and discussions focused on what it means to be an American and the topic of citizenship. His performance at Hogg Auditorium on February 28, "the 51st (dream) state," is the result of these exchanges and insights.

This event is sponsored by the Humanities Institute and College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

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