Thanks to all Blerd spoken word and performance artists.

BlackSci-FI sponsored a Blerd Open Mic performance at the East Coast Black Age of Comics convention. The first of its kind.  Featuring Philly’s own poet  Lindo Yes and Josh Smith from the County Jawn

With various spoken word artists we are displaying some images for you to see. This was recorded for Black Sci-Fi TV and will air soon.

Josh Smith is a therapist, poet, and creative visionary dedicated to fostering healing and connection. With seven years of experience in the mental health field, Josh brings a deep understanding of human emotion to his artistic work. His debut poetry book, How to Grieve, explores loss, resilience, and the nuances of healing, resonating deeply with readers seeking solace and understanding. Ig: smithxjosh

LindoYes (he/him), is a dyslexic spoken word poet born, raised and lives in Philadelphia. He has been featured in the Philly Weekly, MetroPhilly Philadelphia Inquirer, Button Poetry, Voices in Power and Def Poetry Jam to name a few. Lindo poetry has expanded to short animations, gumball machines and plays where he has centered black existence, mental health and fantasy/scifi. He was the recipient of 2023 Jackie Robinson award by Color of Change, the 2023 “Change Maker” award by Uptown Standards and nominated “The Social Impact” award by Voices In Power. LindoYes, will be releasing a graphic novel called “PawnShop” a scifi/fantasy anthology on Mental Health based in Philly IG: Lindoyes in Philly.