Richie Innocent, founder of Poetry Echoes Of Expression, gathered with participants at the event held on October 24 at the VP Records Cultural Center in Queens, New York. The event featured artists including Brother Andrew Ewen, Ras Igus, Marcia Jackson, Burnett Coburn, Pat Chin of VP Records, Sharon Gordon, Marj Da Poet, Blaq Ice, and Jennifer Lumley.
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Originally scheduled for September 26, the event was postponed due to weather conditions. Reflecting on the occasion, Richie Innocent expressed satisfaction with the artist performances and the open mic segment, describing the atmosphere as warm and welcoming.
During the event, Innocent launched his second book, Eclipse, and received a plaque from fellow poet Blaq Ice, representing the Chicago-based People Of Extraordinary Talent (POET). Additionally, Pat Chin, a co-founder of VP Records, was honored with an award for her contributions to the spoken word genre.
Performers at the event included Blaq Ice, Ras Igus, Bro Andrew Ewen, Marcia Jackson, Burnett Coburn, Yabez, Killa Boom, Marj Da Poet, and Jennifer Lumley, with the program emceed by author Sharon Gordon.
Richie Innocent, initially a deejay, has been active in his current role as a poet for 31 years, producing notable works like Where Are The Warriors and the book Perseverance. He credits his educational background for fueling his passion for poetry and is pleased with the progress of Poetry Echoes Of Expression, noting its roots in the tradition established by influential figures in the genre.