Twenty-five years ago, Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady came together in friendship and solidarity with a determination to create a home for Black poetry, and Cave Canem was born. Since that time, the organization has grown into a fellowship of more than 500 Fellows, an eminent roll of Elders and a dedicated Faculty, who—in community—have worked to build a foundation for poets now and in the future. Join Derricotte, Eady, and surprise guests for this celebratory reading to honor the work of their minds and hearts. This event will be prerecorded and available on the virtual conference platform, in addition to being screened onsite. ASL interpretation and live captioning will be provided.