Verge Artists’ Salon: A Conversation with John B. Smith
Wednesday, February 19
6-8PM
Free
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Join us for our monthly Verge Artists’ Salon, every third Wednesday!
This program offers a unique opportunity for artists across the Sacramento community to come together and engage in meaningful discussions about various topics related to the arts, society and the cultural landscape.
Each month, the Artists’ Salon explores a different theme, offering an enriching dialogue and an opportunity to connect with distinguished minds from our creative community. Each monthly session is typically moderated by a different guest speaker who leads and informs the conversation.
The Verge Artists’ Salon is a FREE event, any may take place in person at Verge or online via Zoom, depending on the guest speaker. The details for the next Salon can be found below.
This Month’s Speaker: JOHN B. SMITH
The Verge Artists’ Salon returns for a conversation with special guest, John B. Smith. Listen as John takes you through his life of activism within the civil rights movement, from the 1960s through the present day. Attendees can participate in a Q&A with John about how to stay active, engaged and hopeful in the on-going fight for equal rights and justice for all.
Join us on February 19 at 6PM for this special event you don’t want to miss. This Artists’ Salon will take place virtually and, as always, registration is free. Book your spot today!
You can learn more about John’s work with The Invaders in the documentary film about the group — stream it at a low cost on Google Play or Apple TV.
John B. Smith, one of the original founders of The Invaders, has a rare perspective on Dr. King’s final hours. He was there in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968, when he and co-founder Charles Cabbage met for two hours with the civil rights leader.
Dr. King shared his innermost thoughts with Smith and Cabbage about the Civil Rights Movement and his plan for the Poor People’s Campaign. Much of their conversation is now included in Smith’s book, “The 400th: From Slavery to Hip Hop.”
The Invaders left the motel at 5:30pm — Dr. King was fatally shot by an assassin at 6:01pm.