Upcoming Events

 Stay tuned for the Writer's Block Poetry Collective online poetic live! Hosted by Tanisha aka Mz.KIR poetic lyricist 

Announcements

 The Writer's Block Poetry Collective presents... Open Mic in the park! 🎤  Saturday,  July 13,2024. 5:00pm. Performers wanted! Singers, Rappers and Poets. No lewd, crude content allowed. Please and thank you.  For performing opportunities or general information contact Tanisha at: thewritersblock2009@gmail.com. Are you on Facebook? Like and follow The Writer's Block Poetry Collective.  Or like and join my group Tanisha aka Mz KIR Poetic Lyricist. Or follow on Instagram at the WB Poetry 

The Writer's Block Poetry Collective Announcements

 This past Sunday, March 24, 2024 Tanisha aka Mz.KIR poetic lyricist monthly poetic live event.  Next poetic live will be in April on Facebook. Stay tuned for more updates.

Facebook poetic live

Hello, Join me Saturday,  March 23, 2024 9:45pm EST on Facebook live for an online poetic live. Featuring original poems by yours truly Tanisha Jacob and some poetry from the poetic greats! Like The Writer's Block Poetry Collective page on Facebook. Also to view the poetic event you can join Tanisha aka Mz.KIR poetic lyricist group page. Audience (online) support is always welcome. 

The Writer's Block Poetry Collective

The Writer's Block Poetry Collective presents... Tanisha aka Mz.KIR's monthly poetic live! When: Saturday  March 23,2024. Where: Facebook live on my group page Tanisha aka Mz.KIR poetic lyricist. Also like and follow The Writer's Block Poetry Collective also  on Facebook 

Poetry live on Facebook

 For a poetic experience you can find me on Tanisha aka Mz.KIR poetic lyricist on Facebook. There you can see monthly live poetry. You can also like and follow The Writer's Block Poetry Collective page also on Facebook. At times you can catch a Poetry live by yours truly on Instagram @Mz.KIR 74. Live poetry may be coming to Tiktok. 

Its been a long time

 You can check me out each month on Facebook live.  There is where I read poetry mostly original poems written  by myself. On occasions I read poetry from Iconic poets as well. The page on Facebook is Tanisha aka Mz.KIR poetic lyricist group page. If you're on Facebook you can join the page for: poetry, updates and events. (Poetry, and Open mics and other artistic performances)

Updates

The next Writers Block was scheduled for Saturday, June 13th has been canceled.  However we will gather in Donaldson Park, Highland Park NJ for a potluck open mic on Saturday, July 18th 6:00-8:00pm.  Performers wanted! Needed: Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Rappers. No explicit content allowed! All interested performers can leave a voice mail at (848)228-9798 Email: thewritersblock2009@gmail.com for performance opportunities. See you at the park! All first time performers are welcome to perform.

Updates and announcements

The Writers Block 6th year anniversary celebration and open mic this past March was wonderful.  It was a small and intimate gathering where the Writers Block paid tribute to our former beloved member Isis Origi Nile. There were performances and lots of great memories shared about Isis Origi Nile.  Heru Arkhet shared, Naomi Wallace Baxter, Deborah "The Dictator' Chainey mentor and founder of The Precious Promise Arts Circle reflected on her memories of Isis, Makizworth, Cynthia Blue, Burt Miglino a PPAC player, Erik Spector, Drew Patch, Arnette Phipps, Jaz, Aisha Crawley, Susan Miller, Guests two guests of Cynthia Blue shared a poem or spoke of the memories they had of Isis. She was a great person with a good heart.  She will continue to be missed but her memory, gifts and talents will continue to live on. Until next March when we gather again to honor her memory cont to RIP Origi Nile! Gone but never forgotten!

Announcements

The Writers Block celebrates its sixth year anniversary open MIC. When: Saturday, March 21,2014. 4-6pm at the New Brunswick Hub Teen Center. We will also pay tribute and honor the memory of beloved member Isis Origi Nile. This event is free. Performers needed. Wanted: Singers, Rappers, Dancers, Musicians and Poets. No explicit content is allowed. Event will be hosted by Khalil Kairos. Got talent? Do you know someone who does? Please let them know. Performance opportunities contact Mz.KIR at 848-228-9798 or email tanishajacob@gmail.com or thewritersblock@ujamaapoets.com. Audience supporters are always welcome.

Hello, It's been quite awhile since my last blog. The Writers Block has not been down for the count. In fact we will be celebrating our sixth year anniversary. We will also honor the memory of beloved member Isis Origi Nile who passed away two years ago Jan 20,2013. The Writers Block has had the pleasure of being on WRSU Rutgers Radio African New Dawn show. Once May 2014 and returned again for Kwanzaa show December 28,2014. It was a wonderful experience for us. Also November 16,2014 the Writers Block was apart of a great eveent. It was called an evening of jazz singing and spoken word at Venue 1850 in Somerset,NJ. The event was a success! In the 2015 year the Writers Block hopes to accomplish more big things. Soooo if you have talent come out and help us celebrate our sixth year anniversary. No explicit content. All interested performers can contact me at tanishajacob@gmail.com or thewriterblock@ujamaapoets.com or 848-228-9798.

Open Mic in the park/poetry reading

Like poetry & spoken word? Can you sing? Dance, Rhyme? Come share your talents with The Writers Block! We are always looking for new talent. NO explicit content. The Writer's Block will be hosting an open 🎤 in the park! Join us Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 5:00pm EST. For information and location email :thewritersblock2009@gmail.com. Have Facebook? Message me Tanisha Jacob (Mz.KIR) audience support is always appreciated.

The Writers Block new season has been rescheduled. We will celebrate our 3year anniversary on Sat, March 17th 4-6pm at the New Brunswick Hub Teen Center.

The Writers Block end of year open mic was a success! On Sat Nov 26th we enjoyed local talent as well as a potluck meal. The season will begin Sat, Jan 21,2012.

The Writers Block Open Mic Celebrates "The Youth" - Jersey Happenings

The Writers Block Open Mic Celebrates "The Youth" - Jersey Happenings

The yr end WB open mic is coming. Come join us & share song, poetry and rhymes. Nov 18th 7-9pm.

Come join the Writers Block for our end of the yr open mics. Next open mic Thurs, Nov 18, 2010. 7-9pm No Explicit Content!

The Writers Block enjoyed another open mic Sat, Aug 14th. We honored Michael Jackson. It was great!

The Writers Block upcoming open mic will be Sat, Aug 14th 2-4:30pm @ Namaste Cafe. Hosted by WB member Henry Busby.

Join The Writers Block this Sat, May 15th for open mic. We will celebrate mothers, war heroes & fallen soldiers