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[Poetry Tostada with Pat Smith]
Wholesome Roc Art Gallery and Cafe, an alternative art space opened in Chicago in 1987, provided a place for artists, particularly black queer artists, to display their art and engage with one another. This video contains footage from two separate nights of Wholesome Roc Cafe’s “Poetry Tostada” events, both hosted by Pat Smith. The “Poetry Tostadas” include an open mic, one or more featured readers, and a “Pocket Rocket” limerick contest.