NEWS

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Performances

February 3rd University of Wisconsin River Falls 8pm

February 6th Verve Showcase @ Intermedia Arts 6pm

February 11th McKendree University, St. Louis

February 23rd MCTC

March 5th University of Minnesota Duluth



*"Born on a battlefield with only a pen and a voice” has become a mantra of sorts for the Poetic Assassins. Since their teaming up in 2007 BUGS and Verse have taken the twin cities by storm, producing their play "Eliminating Oppression One Ink Shell at a Time" twice (2008, 2009) and performing at a number of high profile shows and events including: Peace Jam, Minneapolis Celebration of Hip Hop, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Minnesota Urban Griot Awards, and Hip Hop Against Homophobia to name a few. They are quickly becoming staples on the Minneapolis and St. Paul scene. Coming from the Hip Hop tradition of community and consciousness mixed with complex rhymes and thought provoking lyrics the Poetic Assassins have put together one of the most dynamic sets around. Drawing on personal experiences their work deals with issues ranging from: class, race and identity to child molestation and religion. They will make you laugh, cry, ask questions and everything else in-between. They were nominated for two Urban Griot Awards, Best Group, and Best Production which they took home. Their work is now starting to get national exposure as they won the 2009 VERVE grant

They couple their artistic work with as great a commitment to community and creating positive change. To this end Poetic Assassins have run classes with Exco twin cities chapter, Yo! the movement, Freedom School, Hope Community Center as well as numerous workshops and speaking engagements.