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One Love - Spoken Word

Langston Hughes Perfoming Arts Center
Seattle, WA

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Experience an evening with 9 Spoken Word artists sharing their life stories with electrifying passion igniting the mic and meet the artists at a special VIP reception and discussion immediately following the show with your VIP donation.

Introducing

Jackie Hill
From Chicago, Illinois, Jackie was molested by a family friend, bullied in school, and fatherless which led her into a lifestyle of rebellion. She shares her experience that ultimatley saved her so she could bring hope and freedom to many.

Jose Palos
Jose "spits fir on the mic" and brings his Los Angeles roots to life. A husband and soon to be father he wants nothing more than to serve and inspire. His acclaimed poem "Music" breaks down music from Jay Z and Lil Wayne and challenges us to RISE UP!

Ezekiel Azonwu
Ezekiel a poetic lyricist is described as a collision between the the raw truth of the gospel and skillful penmanship. He is part of a poetic army in Los Angeles.
His YouTube videos are being bombarded with hundreds of thousands of hits from those who hunger for his undeniable explicitly powerful message.

Local spoken word artists opening the show include:
Yasmine Farrington
Michael Fujimoto
Nadine Keels
Nikkita Oliver
Ashley June Smith
Laura Wright

and presenting
Freshest Roots

This event supports the O1B Urban Missions program to provide resources and develop programs to support the physical, mental and spiritual needs of underserved communities around the world to feed and clothe the homeless, help the hopeless and care for the sick with the support of urban youth and adult leaders.