George E. Kent Lecture w/ Nikki Giovanni Thu., February 06, 2020 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM Harris Public Policy Keller Center 1307 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Join the Organization of Black Students and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy for the George E. Kent Lecture, featuring world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, and activist, Nikki Giovanni. The evening will begin with a spoken word performance from Kenwood Academy students. Kenwood Academy High School has an honors level poetry class, after school poetry club, and Louder Than A Bomb poetry team. Kenwood's spoken word program empowers students by encouraging them to examine and critique societal structures while giving them an avenue to make their voices heard. RSVP HERE Recent News University of Chicago Initiative Will Explore Equity and Effectiveness of America's 911 System Wed., April 14, 2021 Harris Public Policy Releases 2021 Career Outcomes Report Mon., April 12, 2021 More news