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The More Personal Side of Disability Pride: Open Mic/Poetry Slam
Friday, July 25, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.

Four years ago, a small group of disability advocates organized the first disability pride parade, an event to share and build disability pride, culture and history.  Each year, one night before the parade, parade participants and others gather for a night of poetry, prose and music.

For more information and to reserve your performance spot, contact Earl Smith at quakerpastor@yahoo.com or Jose Ocampo at josethepoet@gmail.com.  A reception will proceed the program, beginning at 6:00 p.m.


Venue

McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
435 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611


Presenter

Access Living
(312) 640-2100

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FREE

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