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A IS FOR ORANGE is a group for queer caribbean writers that aims to strengthen and build community
by celebrating under-represented voices, sharing resources, and mentoring emerging writers.
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| THURSDAY JUNE 19 MATTERS OF THE HEART
'A' is for Orange presents MATTERS OF THE HEART: A celebration and relaunch of Piece of my Heart: A Lesbian of Colour Anthology. Piece of my Heart was anthologized by Makeda Silvera and published by Sister Vision Black Women and Women of Colour Press in 1991. It was the first North American anthology of literature by lesbians of colour and was a finalist for the the American Library Association, Gay and Lesbian Book Award. Some of its original contributors included Dionne Brand, tamai kobayashi, Beth Brant, Audre Lorde, Terri L. Jewell, and Chrystos. Read more about this groundbreaking book at the Library and Archives of Canada website
MATTERS OF THE HEART is an official Pride Week event and features readings and performances by two-spirited writers and queer & trans writers of colour: Mecca B. Phree, Kadeem Brown, Michele Chai, Hope Engel, Nila Gupta, tamai kobayashi, Courtnay McFarlane, janet romero-leiva, nalini singh, Dianah Smith, Leleti Tamu, YaYa Yao. Hosts: Michele Chai & Debbie Douglas.
‘A’ is for Orange would like to thank the LGCA Foundation & Pride Toronto: Pride Access and Diversity Grants Program, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP), Good For Her, Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape, and Women's Health in Women's Hands for sponsoring this event. SUMMER 2008 Writing Courses with Dianah Smith
The Truth Will Set You Free Autobiographical Writing Course for Aboriginal Women, Two-Spirited Folks, Women of Colour and Trans Folks of Colour Writing is a courageous act. Writing the truth about our lives is an even more courageous act. Emotions will surface that leave us feeling vulnerable. But after a while we begin to feel lighter, less afraid and perhaps even liberated. People of colour and Aboriginal people have had our histories denied and our cultures appropriated by the dominant culture. Through exploring our lives and telling our stories we will begin to reclaim our histories, cultures and voices. Location: Toronto Women's Bookstore, 73 Harbord Street Journey To Ourselves The Artist's Way Women's Weekend Intensive What are your dreams? What obstacles are blocking their realization? Journey to Ourselves is an exploration/discovery/recovery of our creative selves in a positive, encouraging, and fun environment. This intensive workshop is open to anyone seeking to commit/recommit to their artistic path. Note: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is one of several resources that will be used in our exploration; however, you do not need a copy of the book to participate. Topics include: You Are Here! My Journey So Far Where Am I Going? The Art Of Commitment Where Do I Want To Be? Building And Nurturing A Creative Community Location: Six Degrees Community Acupuncture [website] About the instructor: Dianah Smith is writer, arts educator, and perennial student of The Artist's Way. She is the recipient of several grants, including an emerging writer's grant from the Toronto Arts Council and a writing mentorship grant from the Ontario Arts Council. She is the founder of 'A' is for Orange - a reading series featuring queer Caribbean emerging writers. She says: 'Writing is a way to grieve/retrieve the past, make sense of the present, and leave a legacy for the future.' For more information, email Dianah: d@aisfororange.org
Literary sistahz bridge the gap with queer writings and commentary at the rock.paper.sistahz 7 festival presented by b current. Featuring queer Caribbean emerging writers including trey anthony, D-lishus and Dianah Smith. Guest writers: Pamela Mordecai, Clarissa Pessoa and Phyllis Walker. Post-show audience talkback moderated by OmiSoore Dryden and Maxine Marcellin. "Walk good" is a Jamaican saying meaning "safe journey". Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston Ave. Sponsored by the Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal Foundation MORE UPDATES Copyright © 2006 'A is for orange'. All rights reserved. Design: seeingstories.com |
