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dalton higgins

Dalton Higgins is a publicist, journalist, and author of seven books. His book Far from Over: The Music and Life of Drake is carried in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame collection in Cleveland, while his best-selling Hip Hop World book is carried in Harvard University’s hip hop archive. Higgins' pop culture themed writing and scholarship has led to him being interviewed on CNN and the New York Times. His latest book 101 Fascinating Basketball Facts unpacks all kinds of wildly interesting and obscure basketball anecdotes tied to height, gender, race, economics, geography, and everything in between.

elle de lyon

Elle de Lyon (EL duh lee-ON) is an award-winning poet, spoken word music artist, and affirmational speaker using the power of literacy to empower and uplift readers and audiences. Grounded in the belief that until the lion learns to write, the hunter tells the story, her work centers literacy as liberation. She is the author of Think Like a L.Y.O.N. Lift Yourself Over Negativity.

Come for the words. Leave with language to live by.

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The open mic to kick off our shows has become one of BlackLit Durham's most popular segments. If you want to touch the mic (one piece per person, 5 min. maximum, unless the pieces are less than two minutes each, then two pieces is acceptable), our sign-up sheet opens at 6:30 pm, with the open mic beginning at 7 pm SHARP. First come, first served, limited slots available. Let's hear you SPIT YOUR FIRE, Ajax!