Finalists in the Black Ink poetry/spoken word contest will perform their original works Saturday afternoon in the EPB Community Room, 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. The event, scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., is sponsored by the Chattanooga Hamilton County NAACP. The theme of the day is "Lyrics of Love."
Contestants are entered in two age groups: 17 and younger, and 18 and older. All works are suitable for the general public. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the top three honorees.
Admission is free. For more information, visit www.chattanooganaacp.org, call 315-6373 or email cortney.davis@gmail.com or atkinse3@hotmail.com.