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Burn the Mic Juneteenth Slam

Join us on June 15, 2023 at the Carnegie Center for our Juneteenth Open Mic & Slam. Open mic kicks off at 7:00PM and the Slam will immediately follow. Sign ups start at 6:30PM. $1,000 in prizes. Book giveaways.
- First Place – $500
- Second Place – $300
- Third Place – $200
The Juneteenth Open Mic & Slam is sponsored by the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative, LexARTS, the Kentucky Arts Council, South Arts, Chethik Family Fund to Advance Black Writers, and Brown Owl.