BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo History Museum held an open mic night on Friday, focusing on sharing historical narratives through Black voices, in collaboration with Wordism.
The event gave a platform for people to share their stories through different artistic expressions, such as dance, music and spoken word.
Jumanne Pitts, event organizer, said he wanted to carry on the legacy of late Buffalo poet Kendra Durand.
"An interpretation of what she was doing, which is providing a safe space for people to come and share their stories," Pitts said.
"Wordism is a place where I get to express my art form freely in a way where I feel welcomed to open myself up and be the person I need to be and want to be," poet Jason Cathcart said.
"It's Black History Month, so it's about Black voices speaking their history," social media manager Yanava Hawkins said.
