Poets for Chicago: A Night of Art & Community Benefiting ICIRR
@ Co-Prosperity
3219 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608
Opening Thursday, December 11th, from 7PM - 9:30PM
Poets for Chicago will spotlight writers and artists standing in solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities across Illinois who continue to face systemic challenges and federal hostility. All ticket, book, and refreshment sales will directly support ICIRR’s mission to build a more just and welcoming state for all.
Admission is a minimum $20 donation to ICIRR. Attendees may donate at the door or show proof of donation. Contributions can also be made in advance at https://illinoiscoalitionforimmigrantandrefugeerights-bloom.kindful.com/.
If you’d like to attend but are unable to donate, please email exhibitb312@gmail.com in advance for a fee waiver.
RSVP LINK BELOW WILL REDIRECT TO THE ICIRR DONATION PAGE
This event is presented by a coalition of literary curators from across Chicago, including Jeffrey Wolf (An Inconvenient Hour), Simone Muench and Kenyatta Rogers (Sunday Reading Series), S. Yarberry (PO Box Collective), Ben Niespodziany (Neon Night Open Mic), and the artist collective/reading series Exhibit B.
Join us for an evening of solidarity, storytelling, and resistance. Together, we stand united, defiant, and proud of our city.
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