A Poetic Tribute to Jupiter Hammon celebrating the legacy of the first Black male slave to become a published poet. The event celebrates Caribbean American National Heritage Month and commemorates Juneteenth!
The program includes performances by renowned poets, a hip-hopera, live music, a student open mic led by the teen poet laureates of Long Island, and a reception featuring Caribbean cuisine.
WHEN:
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2PM
WHERE:
Joseph Lloyd Manor House, One Lloyd Lane, Lloyd Harbor, NY
WHO:
Feature poets Keisha-Gay Anderson, Yasmin Morias, and Lindamichelle Baron
Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford
Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate Sarah Goodman
Nassau County Teen Poet Katherine Galbraith-Chan
Student poets
Guest poet James C. Richmond with master drummer Akoyaw Rudder
Reggae Artist Kelilah Rose
HOW:
This free event is supported by Long Island Grants for the Arts through funds provided by the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Huntington Arts Council!
This event is also funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
About CAPA
The Caribbean American Poetry Association is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Caribbean poetry in the United States; promoting the work of Caribbean-American poets; and, bringing Caribbean-American poetry to the widest possible audiences.
About Preservation Long Island
Preservation Long Island is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate and preserve Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage through advocacy, education, and the stewardship of historic sites and collections.
About Joseph Lloyd Manor
Located in the Town of Huntington, Joseph Lloyd Manor (c.1767) is one of Preservation Long Island’s historic houses and a site that enslaved generations of people of African descent. The house was designated as a National Literary Landmark™ in 2020 by the United for Libraries and Empire State Center for the Book in honor of writer Jupiter Hammon’s literary achievements. https://preservationlongisland.org/joseph-lloyd-manor/
