Join Stamps MFA student and artist Michaela Nichelle in reading work from her written thesis, Altar Keeper. Altar Keeper explores the life of Loretta Mims, neighborhood candy lady and late grandmother of Michaela Nichelle. Through poetry, various artist statements, archival photography, and recipes, the artist unpacks the communal impact of Black Candy Ladies as cornerstones of their community. This work explores themes of grief, love, joy, and communal care. In the second half of programming the artist opens the floor to the audience to share poems related to the listed themes.