African American Read-In
Thu, Feb 23, 2023 | 5:30–7:30 pm
Gallery Program
Literature and fine art come together in the African American Read-In (AARI) at VMFA. Travel through the galleries to experience live prose and poetry read aloud by community leaders in these evocative and poignant pairings of African American literature and art.
VMFA's AARI is part of the national event, which was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.
Free, no tickets required.
At a Glance: Readers
Adrienne Cole Johnson, Director of Family and Community Engagement for Henrico County Public schools
Melody Joy Short, The Jackson Ward Collective
Tameka Jefferson, Community Relations Manager at Richmond Region Tourism
Corey Durant, Vice President of Research at CoStar Group
Dr. Faith Wilkerson, Owner of UnlockingRVA
Roscoe Burnems Richmond Poet Laureate
Keith Balmer, General Registrar, Office of Elections, City of Richmond
Kendra Cabler, Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Etsy
S. Ross Browne, Artist
