This evening of performance and conversation is dedicated to mental wellness and the significance of hope, help, and community. Curated with the intention of creating a safe space, “Hope is the Chorus” celebrates, discusses, and highlights the necessity of art in the process of healing. Poetry and song come together to proclaim the therapeutic value of creativity in radical self-care in performances by Aziza Barnes, Edwin Bodney, Matthew Hernandez, Tonya Ingram, Poetic Moment, Yesika Salgado, Daniel Summerhill, Rotana Tarabzouni, Runson Willis and Alyesha Wise. The event includes a panel with Fatimah Asghar, Matthew Hernandez, and Tonya Ingram, moderated by Jaha Zainabu.