BlackAbolitionistDirective is hosting an open mic poetry night and we’d love for you to come through! Whether you want to share a poem, read or just hang out and enjoy the vibes, everyone is welcome.

Entry is pay what you can at the door. Every dollar we raise from this event is going straight to two mutual aid requests we’re currently backing: Rent support for a black trans woman and raising funds to feed our unhoused neighbors. 

If you can’t donate right now, we still want you in the room!

Here are the details:

• Date: 7/30/26
• Time: 6:30pm-9pm (Open mic signups at 6:30)
• Where: The Burrow 207 N. Church St Durham, NC 

If you want to perform, just grab a slot at the door when you arrive. If you can’t make it out but still want to help us hit our fundraising goal, you can drop a donation at CashApp- $blackabolitionists or Venmo- @GherianFoster