Six women standing together on stage, smiling, with one woman holding a bouquet of flowers, against a dark backdrop.

Strength courage and wisdom

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Strength courage & wisdom

March 28, 2026

Jamaica Performing Arts Center
153-10 Jamaica Ave

Jamaica, NY 11432
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$10 General admission

women’s voices, amplified

Strength Courage & Wisdom spotlights the power of women's voices through an evening of poetry, spoken word, and storytelling curated by Director of Program Operations Wendy Arimah Berot. Held in honor of Women's History Month, the event uplifts, provokes, and celebrates through language and performance.

Last year’s all-female cast and crew was headlined by acclaimed spoken-word poet, performer, and LGBT activist Staceyann Chin, who notably appeared on Def Poetry Jam and whose work has appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post as well as featured on 60 Minutes.

Performers on stage, with one person holding a microphone, in front of an audience seated at tables in a darkened theater or concert hall.
Four women sitting on stage at a panel discussion, with colorful artwork on stands behind them and water bottles on tables.
  • This annual event continues JCAL’s mission of celebrating women’s resilience, creativity, and cultural impact, bringing together powerful voices from various artistic disciplines to share stories of struggle, triumph, and wisdom.

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