Reading the City: Compton and the Literary Imagination is an online poetry reading and discussion with poets from Compton, whose work has been influenced by the city. Poets Robin Coste Lewis, Amaud Jamaul Johnson and Jenise Miller will read from their work and discuss personal experiences and artistic legacies of the community that evolved from a mecca for Black artists in Los Angeles to a symbol for urban reality and mythology. The event will explore Compton's unique cultural contributions and engage a broader discussion on place, placemaking, and art.