They Saw a Free Future: A tribute to Nikki Giovanni and Assata Shakur

Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Grades 9—12
Join us in The Adam Space on November 19 for They Saw a Free Future, an intergenerational performance celebrating the work, impact, and legacy of literary titan Nikki Giovanni and the activism and strength of Assata Shakur. This performance features former Guggenheim Poetry Fellow Ama Codjoe, BAM Education alumni poets and dancers, and BAM Education Poetry and Dance Teaching Artists.

Part of the I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long

UPCOMING Performances

      RUNNING TIME

      1hr 15min

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      The Adam Space (BAMcafé)

      TICKET INFORMATION

      $10 for non-Title I schools
      $8 for Title I schools
      All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff. 

      For more information, please contact education@bam.org

      Leadership support for
      BAM Education programs provided by:
      The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation;
      The SHS Foundation; and
      The Thompson Family Foundation

      Major support for
      BAM Education programs provided by:
      The Emily Davie & Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation,
      Constans Culver Foundation,
      Epstein Teicher Philanthropies;
      Jody & John Arnhold; and
      Tiger Baron Foundation

      Support for
      BAM Education programs provided by:
      Anne-Victoire Auriault;
      Jennifer Kopylov; and
      Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

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