The Pursuit of Happiness: Brought to you by JC Poetry Fest
Thursday, May 20, 2026 I 7pm-9pm
Museum of Jersey City History, 298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA

Curated by: Melida Rodas – Jersey City Poetry Festival
Experience an evening of art, poetry, and community reflections exploring freedom, equality, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.

Featured Contributors:
Theta Pavis
I. Buenaventura
Megha Sood
Veronika Spangler
Noah Arhm Choi
Adrienne J. Romero
William Van J. Van Sickell
Alyssa Lian Bacay
Film Presentations:
Cyn Grace Sylvie
Marc W. Polite
Victoria Ragbeer
Eric Chen
Ms. Jenn
La Malcriada
Ethan Rodriguez
Testimony:
Danielle D’Adamo
Visual Art:
Justine Zola
Zach Mayo
Frank Ippolito
Sarah Muller
Melida Rodas
Poetry:
Ann Wallace
Rescue Poetix
Ameeerah Shabazz
Community Poem by: Jersey City Residents & Waldo International School Students
Chris Graces
James De Los Santos
Nat Kalbach
Justin Garcia
Lucy Lovetto
Megha Sood
Carmen Vega
Christina Freeman
Amy Elise
Marc DelGiudice
Mauve Tilde
Marie Antoinette
Saanchi Amin
Sarah Ruilova
Lorenzo Los Banos
Tere Fox
Eric Chen
Lenny Lluberes
Cynthia Atkins
Buttered Roll
Yung Jung Rhee
Kevin Ortiz
Sarah Valentina Ruilova
Daniella Valdivia
Caitlin Duffy
Waldo International School Students
and more ….
Liberty and Equality: Curated by: Museum of Jersey City History

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