Holly Bass poetry ephemera collection, circa 1990-2007.

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Holly Bass poetry ephemera collection, circa 1990-2007.

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This collection contains fliers and postcards related to Holly Bass' work as a poet and performer in Washington, D.C. They serve as advertisements for poetry readings and performances, and many of these events are associated with the African American artists' community in Washington. In addition to Holly Bass, other poets whose names are on these fliers include Joel Dias-Porter, Cornelius Eady, Toni Asante-Lightfoot, Lori Tsang, Toni Blackman, and Brandon Johnson.

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George Washington University

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George Washington University

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Modern Urban Griots Collective.

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Bass, Holly

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Holly Bass has lived in the Washington, D.C. area since 1994. She has performed at numerous universities and performance spaces along the eastern corridor including St. Mark's Poetry Project, the Apollo Theatre, and the Nuyorcian Poet's Cafe. She performed as a member of the Modern Urban Griots Collective, a poetry performance troupe, and the SHE Company, an international collective of women artists. She has performed both dance and poetry at numerous readings and stage venues in Washington, D.C...

Lightfoot, Toni Asante

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Toni Asante Lightfoot is a graduate of Cave Canem African American Writer's Workshop and a teacher of writing workshops. She is co-founder of the poetry collective the Modern Urban Griots and is a leader in the national arts organization, Blackout Arts Collective. Ms. Lightfoot was President of the African American Writers Guild, founded by Marita Golden. In November 2002 she became the Business and Outreach Manager Guild Complex in Chicago. She has authored several books including two collectio...