Immerse Yourself Intellectually

  • The 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast 2025

  • York Cypher 2024

“When I’m on stage speaking in poetic fashions, 

You may address me as lord Eli,

not Lord as in Allah; I am still under Yahweh 

We only share his likeness. 

My title is given for owning a piece of property. 

If the only thing I have is my mind and being 3/5 of a man, 

the only thing you will know of me for is my intellect”

— lord Eli

The 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

As the featured spoken word poet for the annual tribute to Dr. King Jr., lord Eli had the opportunity to perform a moving piece illustrating the history of slavery and oppression in the Black and Afro-Latino communities. A call to action, the performance highlighted themes of unity through diversity. To see for yourself, watch the full performance below: