4th Annual WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FILM FESTIVAL
Special Poetry and Spoken Word Event. Admission is FREE!!!!
WEDNESDAY 3/11
This event will take place at 6:00 pm prior to the free screening of TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Main Theatre
Featured Poets:
Alonda Yvette (formally known as ROSE, Rising Over Soul Expectations) is a growing spoken word artist/lyricist, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. With a deep passion for the arts, wellness, and community, this young artist strives to help others develop and support lifestyle transformations in divine alignment with God, the Most High. From church to ‘craft to Christ, her life story and walk with God is the foundation of the life she lives to serve others and be a vessel for Him. This is where Gospel meets Soul, Jazz, BoomBap, and Rhythm & Poetry (RAP).
Angelina D. Jones is an inclusive creative advocate whose work spans poetry, spoken word, acting, and the creation of powerful written bodies of work. She is deeply committed to cultivating spaces that nurture healing through the communion of art and meaningful conversation. A twice-published author, Angelina’s self-published poetry collection Yellow stands as a testament to her vulnerability and strength. She remains an active force in the creative community, regularly hosting events that champion inclusivity and invite others to both create and experience art as a pathway to connection, growth, and collective healing.
KyAnne Reeves, Roanoke City resident, graduated from Radford University with a BBA in Marketing. KyAnne is an active participant in the local arts scene and strong advocate for community engagement and outreach. She has been a host and moderator for local arts events as well as a featured spoken word artist. In the summer of 2022, she published the first book in her new Middle-Grade fiction series, Adventures of Alyssa – Ordinary Girl. Book 2 in the series Adventures of Alyssa - not so ordinary, was released in August 2024. When KyAnne isn’t writing, she can be found reading or running.
WORDSMITH V1SIONS is a six-time published slam poet with a degree in English and creative writing. Her work centers black womanhood, sisterhood, love, and self-actualization. Known for selling confidence through story and crowd interaction, her work is grounded in relatability, reality, and inner-circle feeling. She is the owner of V1SION25, a word dealer, editor, copywriter, and event curator, creating experiences that range from festivals, to journaling classes, craft-building workshops, and professional writing projects.
Volunteer Community Programmer:
Toya Jones, - Verses Listening Lounge & Collaborative Center - "This film honors one of the most influential literary voices in history and her uncompromising commitment to telling Black women’s stories. The documentary explores how Morrison reshaped American literature, culture, and thought through truth, intellect, and courage. It reminds audiences that women’s history is also intellectual history—bold, lyrical, and transformative."
This series is sponsored by:
