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Canto-Kójo Open Mic!
About This Event
Revel in the spoken and written word at our monthly open mic night hosted by Chicago poets I.S. Jones and Yazud Brito-Milan! All experience levels are welcome--bring anything you'd like to share, or just come to listen!
About the Venue
Call & Response Books
Call & Response is a Black woman-owned bookstore based in the Hyde Park / Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago that centers writings and experiences of Black people and other people of color. We offer literature for readers of all ages and provide regular events and programming for community members.
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