Poetry in the Garden: Danez Smith, Mahogany L. Browne
Declarations 2025 – Black Voices
July 28, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Walled Garden
Free
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with “Poetry in the Garden: Declarations 2025.” Each Monday evening in July, nationally acclaimed poets will share works that explore how historically marginalized groups have been denied the Declaration of Independence’s promise of equality and inalienable rights.
On July 28, “Poetry in the Garden: Declarations 2025” is proud to host two poets whose work stands defiant of racism, both historic and reawakened: Danez Smith —a National Book Award winner—and Mahogany L. Browne, poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center. A commissioned musical performance of poetry by U.S. Poet Laureate Emerita Tracy K. Smith will also be performed. A Q&A session and book signing will follow.
Free for all! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the readings, held in KTM&HC’s beautiful walled garden. A Q&A session will follow each reading; poets’ books will be available for signing. In the event of inclement weather, the reading will move inside the Garden House.