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Autobiography of the Lower East Side

The Umbra Workshop is considered the spark for the Black Arts movement of the 1960s. Come hear about this short-lived Lower East Side artists’ collective from award-winning poet Rashidah Ismaili, whose first novel is based on her experience with the group and its vibrant location. An immigrant from Benin, Ismaili fashioned a new and global community of playwrights, poets and sculptors. She will be joined by fellow Umbra poet David Henderson and CUNY-Kingsborough professor Eben Wood, who has done extensive research on the Umbra Workshop.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Books will be available for purchase with a 15% discount. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233, ext. 259











When: Wed., May. 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: Free
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The Umbra Workshop is considered the spark for the Black Arts movement of the 1960s. Come hear about this short-lived Lower East Side artists’ collective from award-winning poet Rashidah Ismaili, whose first novel is based on her experience with the group and its vibrant location. An immigrant from Benin, Ismaili fashioned a new and global community of playwrights, poets and sculptors. She will be joined by fellow Umbra poet David Henderson and CUNY-Kingsborough professor Eben Wood, who has done extensive research on the Umbra Workshop.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Books will be available for purchase with a 15% discount. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233, ext. 259

Buy tickets/get more info now