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Black Voices Symposium: The poems, essays and art for 2025

In light of Black History Month, The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages and The Black Lens is hosting its fourth annual Spokane Black Voices Symposium on Feb. 10. The 7 p.m. event will take place at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Coughlin Theater, at 211 E. Desmet Ave. The following writings and artwork are submissions by Black Voices Symposium participants, new and returning.