August Wilson African American Cultural Center presents the fifth annual Poetry Unplugged, a night of spoken word and music featuring artists from around the country using the life and work of Martin Luther King as inspiration. This year, Poetry Unplugged will be a virtual night of TRUTH and POWER. Mahogany Browne hosts an evening filled with Award-winning spoken word artists known for their fierce delivery and ability to move the crowd. Featured poets include Nikki Giovanni, jessica Care moore, and many more.

Poetry Unplugged will be held virtually on Friday, January 15 at 8:00 pm. For more information, or to purchase your ticket, visit the Poetry Unplugged event page. You can also purchase your ticket by calling the box office at 412-456-6666. Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive a link and password to the performance 1 hour prior to the show.