Black Poets Fest is more than a festival, it is a movement dedicated to bridging the gap between Black poets and literary communities across the Midwest.

We believe poetry thrives through connection. By creating opportunities for collaboration, visibility, resource-sharing, and collective investment, we are helping strengthen the relationships and infrastructure that allow Black poetry communities to grow and sustain themselves.

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While the festival serves as an annual gathering, the larger vision is year-round: building a connected network of Black poets, curators, educators, and cultural leaders who are shaping the future of Black literary arts throughout the region.