From Hurricane María's impact in Puerto Rico to the resilience of Pacific Northwest farming communities, to the trauma of displacement and marginalization by urban sprawl, to spiritual reconnection as a Black woman survivor of gender violence, social upheaval and climate change affect us all.
Nadia Alexis,
Jessica Gigot,
Dorsía Smith Silva, and
Dorinda Wegener will share their approaches to ecopoetry and read select poems. In their discussion, these four poets will explore their relationships with earth, plants, and animals. They will share how their work intersects with climate change, ecosystem degradation, and population vulnerabilities, and focus on intersectionality with social transformation, pushing writers to see their writing goals as a response to activism and the environment. Don't miss this powerful reading and conversation on ecopoetry! Purchase the author's books
via Auntie's Bookstore!*This event is virtual and will premiere on our YouTube Channel at the time listed above. Here is the link!Please fill out
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