The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF)

The St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF) founded in 1975, is an African American cultural and educational institution deeply rooted in the historic Hayti community of Durham, North Carolina. SJHF is dedicated to advancing cultural understanding through diverse programs that examine the experiences of Americans of African descent – locally, nationally and globally. The Foundation is committed to preserving, restoring and developing the Hayti Heritage Center, the former St. Joseph’s AME Church, a National Historic Landmark, as a cultural and economic anchor to the greater Durham community.

St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

The events in this section are directly sponsored by the Hayti Heritage Center or the St. Joseph's Historic Foundation


WOWPS Qualifier (Women’s Only Slam)

Jambalaya Soul Slam presents WOWPS Qualifier (Women’s Only Slam)

November 17th, 2012
@ The Carrack Modern Art
111 W Parish St (upstairs)
Durham, NC 27701

Doors 7:30pm, Show at 8:00pm
$7 General Admission

Come be a part of our new season of competition.  This month, women poets will be competing to represent Bull City at the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, MN. The competition is held every March during Women’s History Month in select cities across the country.

These poets will also be competing for a cash prize and a chance to earn a spot on the 2013 Bull City Slam Team.

Hosted by Dasan Ahanu
Featuring Shelly Bell from Alexandria, VA

For more information: Dasan Ahanu at  919-295-0176 or dasan67@live.com

Sponsored by:
Durham Arts Council | North Carolina Arts Council | St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation | The City of Durham

Thanks to:
Truit Oneal Creative Services | True Poetics | Shockmywrist.com | HeadphonesFactory.com