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S.P.E.A.K. Cafe

Palette Cafe, Krannert Art Museum

Co-sponsored by the University of Illinois African American Studies program, Krannert Art Museum, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, and 40 North | 88 West - with in-kind donation by the Urban League of Champaign County's Internet Radio Academy - S.P.E.A.K. (song, poetry, expression, art, and knowledge) Cafe is a student-run, open-mic public space for hip-hop and Black Power expression on the themes of Race, Roots, and Resistance. To learn more, email kam@illinois.edu, or call 333-1861.

S.P.E.A.K. Cafe is organized and moderated by Aaron Ammons and usually takes place the third Thursday of each month.

Fall 2008 Schedule

  • Speak Cafe
    Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Palette Cafe, Krannert Art Museum

  • Speak Cafe
    Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Palette Cafe, Krannert Art Museum

  • Speak Cafe
    Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Palette Cafe, Krannert Art Museum