Microphone

beverly todd & judy pace

kwanza foundation

presents friends three

a celebration of the spoken word 2024

dedicated to promoting ​cultural awareness, ​artistic expression, and ​intellectual growth in LOS ​ANGELES!

Blue stage theater background

followING in the tradition of Parlor Socials of the 1920’s and 1930’s


A CELEBRATION OF THE SPOKEN WORD

SPECIAL EVENT DECEMBER 2024


FeaturING prominent voices in the arts and literature,

WHO WILL perform their work for each other and INVITED GUESTS!


The COMMUNITY GATHERING aimS to provide a SPOTLIGHT

TO enrich THE cultural and intellectual landscape OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

followING in the tradition of Parlor Socials of the 1920’s and 1930’s


A CELEBRATION OF THE SPOKEN WORD

SPECIAL EVENT DECEMBER 2024


FeaturING prominent voices in the arts and literature,

WHO WILL perform their work for each other and INVITED GUESTS!


The COMMUNITY GATHERING aimS to provide a SPOTLIGHT

TO enrich THE cultural and intellectual landscape OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

Event History

Friends 3 a celebration of the spoken word

founded 2002

With the support of it‘s founders and friends, THE SPOKEN WORD event has been presented at private residences ​and community rooms in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills to an appreciative diverse audience.


A catered lunch is followed by THE SPOKEN WORD performed by celebrity guests.

It is presented once a year with different themes alternating between Black History Month, Woman’s History Month, ​Music History Month, and Kwanza Celebrations.


Performances are videotaped and shared with the Los Angeles Unified School District

to inspire young artist with the power of the spoken word.


Supported by California elected officials, THE SPOKEN WORD was invited to perform at the National Black Caucus ​for Congresswoman Diane E. Watson’s Midnight Soirée in Washington, D.C. for members of the caucus and visitors ​from across the country. THE SPOKEN WORD was also invited by Congresswoman Maxine Waters to perform at a ​dinner she hosted at the LAX Radisson Hotel for members of the Congressional Black Caucus and community ​leaders.



the spoken word highlight reel

CONTACT INFO

email:


Beverly Todd

BT@kwanzafoundation.org


Judy Pace

JP@kwanzafoundation.org