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12 Nov 2026

Midwest Poets Series: Danez Smith

At Rockhurst University, Arrupe Hall Auditorium, Kansas City, MO
By Rockhurst University
Midwest Poets Series: Danez Smith presented by Rockhurst University at ,

Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Arrupe Hall Auditorium

Award-winning poet and bestselling author Danez Smith, acclaimed for Don't Call Us Dead, Homie, and Bluff, brings their powerful voice to an unforgettable evening.

Danez Smith is the author of four collections including Don’t Call Us Dead, Homie, and, most recently, Bluff. They are also the curator of Blues In Stereo: The Early Works of Langston Hughes. For their work, Danez has won the Forward Prize for Best Collection, ... view more »

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  • Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Thu)
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    5351 Forest Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110

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