SPC Online poetry events – Week of June 29-July 3, 2020

Mon., June 29:   10:00 am

Writers on the Air, led by Todd Boyd

Featuring a reading by Len Germinara and Sarah Oktay

Open mic, as time permits:  email in advance to writersontheair.message@gmail.com

RSVP in advance via email to writersontheair.message@gmail.com

Zoom link:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/358106078?pwd=YzdvelcxOW1CNWg2YnBuc05ZYUJaQT09  (Meeting ID: 358 106 078/Password: 025674)

Mon.,  June 29:  7:15 pm

A Reading for Black Lives Matter

A reading to support Black Lives Matter with featured poets and an open mic. Let your voice be heard! Raise awareness. Raise opportunity. Attend this reading which will feature the legendary poet Charles Curtis Blackwell, and published writer Sojourna Jennings. Special guest readers include BLM activists and organizers Tanya Ikemba Faison and Victor Brazelton. Open mic follows. CharRon Smith will be the emcee for the event and co-hosts with Frank Dixon Graham.

7:30-8:30 PDT.  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7638733462

Meeting ID: 763 873 3462 (“P O E T R E E I N C”)/ Password: spcsdv2020

Charles Curtis Blackwell
Documentary Video: https://vimeo.com/230318840
SF Chronicle biographical article: https://www.sfchronicle.com/thetake/article/Blind-Oakland-artist-seen-by-many-as-a-mentor-and-13267386.php
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Sojourna Jennings Author of “Beautifully Broken Blue Butterfly.”
Book for sale: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/sojourna-florez-jennings/4146993/

Tue.,  June 30:  7:30 pm

SPC Tuesday night workshop, hosted by Danyen Powell.  Bring a poem for critique
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/346316163 
Meeting ID: 346 316 163

Wed.,  July 1:  6:00 pm

MarieWriters – Write to a prompt and share a poem in a supportive group

led by Laura Rosenthal.  https://zoom.us/j/671443996

Fri., July 3:  4 pm 

Writing from the Inside Out, weekly prompt writing course facilitated by Nick LeForce, based on “The Undiscovered Country: How To Live In Your Own Heartland,” a book of poems and writing prompts. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upwkde-opjkpnyQECAVBKolY4hKCdl61uA 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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