The Nebraska Writers Collective is thrilled to present Tony McPherson, a resident poet at the National Museum of African American History & Culture, for an evening of readings and performances.

Join us on Saturday, November 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Swanson Auditorium in UNL Nebraska Unions, 1400 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Featuring Tony McPherson
His poetry has been featured in the Lionsgate film "Love Beats Rhymes," produced by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, and in the Emmy-winning documentary "Frameworks." Tony's accolades include being the Rustbelt Slam champion, a double Inkslam champion, and the first runner-up at the Individual World Poetry Slam. His viral poem, "All Lives Matter: 1800's Edition," has garnered over 10 million views.

Local Openers
We’ll also hear from Bianca Swift, Shelby Martinez, and Syble Heffernan. The event will be hosted by Stacey Waite.

All-Ages Open Mic
Following the main event, we invite all ages to participate in an open mic. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, you're welcome. Each reader will have up to 5 minutes at the mic, depending on the number of participants.

$10 Suggested Donation
To support events like this and continue fostering literary experiences, we suggest a $10 donation for entry. (No one will be turned away.)

With funding from Humanities Nebraska and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, this event is presented by Nebraska Writers Collective as part of our Visiting Writers Series.