The People’s Mic: Music, Movement & 250 Years of Democracy

The afternoon brings together three powerful experiences: Music in Common's Black Legacy Project, featuring songs, stories, and multimedia performances that trace Black history; a spoken-word showcase hosted by Nina Ligon; and a bold, interactive social justice improv performance from the CFA Repertory Theatre's “Say It Loud”. As we mark 250 years of American democracy — and the unfinished work to make it real for all — this experience draws a direct line from the Civil Rights Movement to today, using music as a force to bring people together and inspire change. This mic belongs to the people, and that means you! Whether you have a song, a poem, a story passed down in your family, or something you've been waiting to say out loud, we want to hear it. You don't have to be a professional artist, just someone with something to share. Come as you are, bring your voice, and help us celebrate 250 years of democracy and the unfinished work of making it real for all.