Poetry Slam at Atlanta Black Pride | Atlanta News

Atlanta Black Pride’s 19th annual poetry slam drops September 6, 2026 — a star-studded, $1K prize showdown hosted by Grammy-nominated Poet Queen Sheba and featuring The Voice’s Yoshihanna. Part of a 20-year celebration of Black Gay Pride in Atlanta, the event at The Starling Midtown is just one electrifying highlight of a weekend packed with culture, community, and raw lyrical power. Tickets start at $25 for the slam, or grab a weekend pass for $125–$249. Don’t miss this unforgettable night where spoken word meets soul. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58cfa13dfaff10b6