Join us for Artivism 101, February 12 at 1pm in Lenfest Learning Commons (lower level of the Library near the Help Desk). Creating innovative solutions in today's social climate is no small feat. Join us for a workshop presented by Sir Dominique Jordan, centered around getting acclimated and involved in grassroots movements as well as finding one's purpose through storytelling and spoken word poetry.

More about the speaker:
Sir Dominique Jordan the Prolific One is a poetic vanguard hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania; whether it spoken word or on a page, or accompanied with music, he uses his unique verbiage to inspire others to use their vulnerability as a ‘super power’. He identifies as an Artivist, and teaches across the country about how Hip Hop culture and general creative expression, especially spoken word poetry, are tools that can be used in the classroom/neighborhood to enhance the overall experience. Sir Dominique Jordan was the 2023 Activist of the Year per The Black and Latino Excellence Awards and awarded by the NAACP for Arts and Entertainment across the Central PA region. He loves to challenge people to make a difference in their community as they deem fit. The Prolific One is also the lead vocalist of the sensational, funky Hip Hop and R&B band, The Prolific Steppas. Lastly, Sir Dominique Jordan is the founder and CEO of both The Artivist Corp. (a social enterprise dedicated to youth mentorship through the lens of creative expression, awarded by “Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful” and state legislators) and Nobody’s Pen (a poetic writers collective) that host creative ve writers workshops, open mics, showcases, and a slew of other experiences to amplify the power of storytelling! Find him and his efforts on social media at @sirdominiquejordan and using the hashtag #WhatThatImpactDo

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