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Poetry in the Community
August 8, 2022, 6pm STATE OF THE NATION: POETRY IN THE COMMUNITY Eight poets laureate based in different cities around the country talk about how they represent their communities in writing, and how poets are also community organizers and activists.
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Skyline College’s Farewell to SMCPL
So much gratitude to Skyline College, the Skyline College Learning Communities, CIPHER, Puente and Kababayan for the amazing send-off last night. I couldn’t have asked for a more memorable way to end my laureateship! Out of caution, we limited the capacity and only had representatives from some of the organizations I worked with over the…
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Farewell note
Dear community partners and friends, As my laureateship ends today, I wish to thank everyone for the incredible support over the last three and a half years. With your help, I was able to accomplish what I initially set out to do which was to make poetry more accessible and amplify its role in the…
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Commendations
A great honor to receive these commendations from U.S. Representative Anna G. Eshoo, California State Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Kevin Mullin and the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors! In her letter Congresswoman Eshoo writes, “This accomplishment is an eloquent statement about your beautiful poetry and your commitment to improving your community… To honor you…
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Thank you, San Mateo County!
My job here is done! To find out more about my work as poet laureate, please visit:Speak Poetry in San Mateo CountyState of poetry in the countyThe Academy of American Poets Laureate FellowshipNational Poetry Month CampaignSkyline College’s Summer of Poetry Celebration & Farewell
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U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai reads “There are no kings in America”
Consul General James Heller of the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai and staff read, “There are no kings in America,” in honor of Independence Day.
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Skyline College Farewell to SMCPL
June 30, 2022, 5:30pm-8:30pmSkyline College’s Summer of Poetry & Farewell to SMCPL
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Menlo Park Rotary Scholars Community Poem
On May 23, 2022, I was invited to be a speaker at the Rotary Club of Menlo Park’s 37th Annual Scholastic Achievement Awards, which honored students from Menlo-Atherton High School, Eastside College Preparatory, Sacred Heart Preparatory, and East Palo Alto Academy. Here are lines of hope I organized into a community poem, contributed by the…
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Skyline College events
Skyline College’s Summer of Poetry & Farewell to SMCPL (June 2022) “Words Changing Worlds: Activist Poetry Inspires Purpose and Unity in our Common Struggles,” Skyline Shines (March 5, 2021) “Poetry Corner Excites Audience to ‘Re-enVISION Our Future Together,’” Skyline Shines (November 20, 2020) “Skyline College Poetry Corner Presents ‘2020: Re-EnVISIONing Our Future Together’ On November 6,” Patch (November 1, 2020) Skyline…
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