Strivers Row Poets present spoken word performances Nov. 13

            The Strivers Row Poets, a group of young, vibrant and talented individuals from across the Northeast, will perform at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Nov. 13.

            "Spoken Word Performances by the Strivers Row Poets" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Nebraska Union, 14th and R streets. The event is free for UNL students with valid NCards and $5 for the public. It is sponsored by the University Program Council and the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services.

            In addition to being poets and artists, the members of Strivers Row are also scholars, many of whom have graduated from Ivy League universities such as Yale and Princeton. Several are currently working towards doctorates in English or areas pertaining to current social issues.

            The poets speak individually and as a group, using conventional and unconventional performance styles that incorporate both drama and music. They have toured the country, bringing stories of racial discrimination, homophobia and poverty forward with their hard-hitting poetic style to a wide variety of audiences, including the Sundance Film Festival and the White House.

            The University Program Council is a student organization that provides diverse, educational and entertaining programs to enhance the UNL community.

Writer: Karen Freimund Wills, University Program Council