A literary event featuring queer writers of color reading their work followed by a discussion focusing on safe and inclusive spaces, identity, and building community.
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Reception: 6:30 – 7 p.m.
Program: 7 – 9 p.m.
Readers:
- B.A. Williams | poet and host of un::fade::able – the requiem of Sandra Bland
- Catherine Chen | poet and co-founder In-Flux Collectiv: Queer Reading Series
- Evan Kleekamp | writer
- Reuben Hayslett | poet
- Roxana Preciado | poet
Panelists:
- Eugene Owens | Adult Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library, Exposition Park Branch
- Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo | Social justice poet and co-leader Women Who Submit
This event is part of Lambda LitFest 2019, which takes place during the week of September 21-28, 2019, when over 1,500 people will come together in various venues around Los Angeles to celebrate LGBTQ+ writers and literature.
Accessibility, parking, and public transportation information is available on the Armory’s website:
https://www.armoryarts.org/visit-the-armory/
This event is co-organized by Cody Sisco, Rachelle Yousuf, and Sakae Manning with support from partner organizations, including BookSwell, Resonant Earth Publishing, Poets & Writers, Armory Center for the Arts, and Lambda Literary.
