The Open Mic event was an excellent showcase of the writers, poets, and musicians of Brooklyn College. There were a variety of pieces and each person delivered his/her own piece in a unique way. The atmosphere of the room was welcoming and judgment free, allowing the performers to deliver their pieces from the heart. I enjoyed the upbeat “RoboCop” performance in which the performer animatedly conveyed the powerful message of police violence and racism. The energy of the performance caught everyone’s attention and drilled in the message of the piece. Another piece I enjoyed was the powerful reflection on death and remembering a lost loved one. The flow of the piece, beautifully chosen words, and heartfelt deliverance of the piece truly struck everyone with the power and emotion of its message.