A night of poetry dedicated to Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul . Hosted by Peteh Muhammad, featuring poets Dr. Jerry Ward (2:40), Ayanna Molina (10:40), Donny Rose (19:00) Chris Williams (29:12), and Kelly Harris-DeBerry (37:20). 

This programming was made possible by PEN America, a sponsor of the Black Joy & Justice track of the 2018 Words and Music Festival in New Orleans, LA. Words and Music was directed by One Book One New Orleans, and the Black Joy & Justice track was curated by Kelly Harris.