The Elephant in the Room: What’s Race Got to Do with Me and My Creative Writing?

By Thom Francis / October 20, 2017 / Guild Announcements

Poetry and Discussion on Saturday , October 28, 2017, at 12 noon at Collar Works (621 River Street, Troy NY)

An open discussion about the presence—or absence—of race in creative work: special attention to the influence and effects of institutional racism.

Join Alifair Skebe, Dianne Sefcik, Kenyatta JP Garcia, Dawn Marar

This event is inclusive: all are welcome.

Part of NASTY WOMEN OF THE NORTH WEEKEND. For further info visit Nasty Women of the North on Facebook.

About The Author

Thom Francis

Thom Francis has been organizing, promoting, and hosting open mics and poetry / spoken word events in Albany such as Nitty Gritty Slam, School of Night, Albany Poets Presents..., and the Albany Word Fest for over 20 years. As a poet and performer, Thom has been featured at many of the upstate poetry and spoken word events from Saratoga to Woodstock as well as LarkFest, Art on Lark, 1st Friday, and the Albany Word Fest.

The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.

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