Los Angeles -- Southwest

In honor of national poetry month, on Wednesday, April 19th, the Los Angeles Southwest College Library, Reading Program, and Student Success Committee, are hosting “Read-In at LASC”. This event focuses on readings from Tupac Shakur’s book “The Rose That Grew from Concrete.” Also on the program, additional poetry will be read by students, faculty and staff, surrounding themes such as Love, Military, Social Justice, Identity and Grief. The event includes discussion, a student poetry contest, and a slide show with previously taped interviews with Tupac Shakur. The event takes place on the main floor of the newly refurbished Library located in the Cox Building.  Light refreshments will be served. Students who attend will receive a copy of “The Rose that Grew from Concrete.”