Malcolm-Jamal Warner
You may remember him as Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” Or, if you’re not old enough, perhaps from his current hit “The Resident.” But did you know Malcolm-Jamal Warner is also a spoken word artist in his own right?
Sharonda Eccentrich Richardson
From Dec. 9-11 Warner is taking part in the fourth annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival as a celebrity judge. The event is being put on by Pompano Beach Arts. He’ll also be performing his own poetry at the three-day festival and sharing thoughts about his career.
Warner has tackled important issues with his spoken word performances including problems with the penal system. In 2020, he chronicled life as a black man with his film “Word Warriors III.”
“We are honored that actor and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner will be a judge at this year’s festival. His participation will shine the national spotlight on an event that is growing in prestige every year,” says Phyllis Korab, the city’s Cultural Affairs Director.
The festival was founded by Sharonda Eccentrich Richardson, a Pompano Beach resident and one of the leading female poets in the country. She developed the platform to serve the community through educational, theatrical and literary performances. The festival showcases local, regional, and nationally recognized poets, while educating and encouraging self-expression in local youth.
The event will take place at three different venues and will be both in person and via Zoom.
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