The Poets Speak and Inspire: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Truth, Healing, & Hope

$15 General Admission, $12 Museum Member Admission

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For more than 60 years, griot poet Dr. Barbara Talley has transformed themes of justice, healing, and hope into verse. Her daughter, Radiance Talley, is a fellow poet and a voice for social justice. Together, they have performed their works across North America and been featured on NPR.

Join this mother-daughter duo as they perform original works and share stories and reflections. Come as you are, and leave transformed.

Dr. Barbara Talley is known as the “Griot Poet” and has performed her works of justice, hope, spirituality, and healing for audiences across the globe. In addition to her artistic legacy, she is also a longtime public servant and activist for civil rights who has led multiple initiatives dedicated to uniting communities and healing the wounds of racism. She is a devoted wife of 46 years, mother of six, and grandmother who lives the principles she teaches.

Radiance Talley has followed in her mother’s footsteps to become a highly-achieving writer, poet, and speaker. She performs regularly at conference and summit events, and her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, and podcasts like Rainn Wilson’s “Baha’I Blogcast” and Sean Hinton’s “Moments of Meaning.” She is also an editor, designer, and SEO specialist and draws on this expertise to champion social justice, spirituality, self-help, and wellness through a variety of platforms.

AmaZing Theatre Company creates theatrical productions that enlighten, educate, and entertain the community about the history and culture of BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, and people of color). They embrace a spirit of inclusion and welcome all to participate in their meaningful, thought-provoking, and community-building programs.

This event takes place at Willow Grove Cultural Commons. Willow Grove is part of the Sandy Spring Museum’s main building, but has its own entrance. From the parking lot, proceed past the museum’s front door down the cement walkway until you reach the red stone plaza.