This event celebrates Tyrone Williams and his legacy as a major poet in the contemporary American literary landscape and a beloved mentor to students, poets, and colleagues. The celebration is open to the public and features readings and commentary reflecting on Williams’ work by Will Alexander, Alan Golding, Jeanne Heuving, Aldon Lynn Nielsen, Lauri Scheyer, and Harmony Holiday.
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