Akila rucker12/22/2023 ![]() Talib Kweli Haki Madhubuti of Third World Press Terry McMillian Jessica Care Moore Francisco Mora Toni Morrison Jill Newman of Jill Newman Productions Eugene Redmond Ursula Rucker and Marcia White. Ron Daniels and Institute of the Black World 21st Century Indira Etwaroo Alexander and Joanne Gabbin Nikki Giovanni Marita Golden Woodie King Jr. The Friends of Sonia sponsors include (in alphabetical order): asha bandele Dr. Muhammad and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Harlem), and Tyren Allen of Vice Lounge (Brooklyn). Butts of African Voices Magazine (Brooklyn) Khalil G. Silver of AKILA WORKSONGS (Brooklyn) Carolyn A. ![]() Lewis of the Center for Black Literature, Medgar Evers College, CUNY (Brooklyn) April R. The Celebrate Sonia birthday party in New York City is presented, sponsored and supported by a collective of Sanchez’s friends, colleagues and admirers who have either worked closely with her over the years or who appreciate the value and timeless significance of her work. ![]() The public will receive gift bags and will be able to purchase food, beverages and drinks, as well as a souvenir journal. DJ Reborn (New York) will be the resident DJ for the evening to ensure plenty of dancing and asha bandele will host. Haki Madhubuti of Third World Press (Chicago) will attend to give remarks about his longtime friend, as well. When invited to attend or perform, some of today’s most respected artists agreed without hesitation, including Ursula Rucker (Philadelphia) and Jessica Care Moore (Detroit). The presenters seek to honor Sanchez’s love for rejoicing and creating memories, as well as her passion for engaging inter-generationally. With special guests coming in from all parts of the country, Celebrate Sonia! promises to be a memorable event. Media inquiries are directed to or (718) 756-8501. The public is encouraged to purchase tickets early. Admission is $35 and tickets will be sold online ( and at the door. The venue is located at 1177 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (between Madison Street and Jefferson Avenue in Bedford Stuyvesant). A coalition of literary, culturaland media organizations (all headquartered in New York City), invites the public to Celebrate Sonia’s special event to be held at Bedford Hall on Friday, September 19, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. The Medgar Evers College Center for Black Literature, AKILA WORKSONGS, African Voices Magazine, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Arts + Crafts announce an 80th birthday party for the world-renowned poet, humanitarian, scholar and activist Sonia Sanchez.
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