I WANT TO WRITE!
Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution:
Virtual Workshops in Poetry and Spoken Word
April 2023
Tennessee State University
TSU's English Department Celebrates Poetry Month:
Virtual Events
Apr. 5, 2023: 5-6p "Armed for Change: Ready, Aim, Write!"
facilitated by Melissa Gordon
Apr. 12, 2023: 5-6p "Freedom Cries! Chant down the House,"
facilitated by Shawn Whitsell
Apr. 19, 2023: 5-6p "Let Your Shadow's Shine,"
facilitated by Jacquelyn Swift
On Campus Events: Apr. 21, 2023, Humanities Building 113
"Resistance, Rebellion & Revolution Poster LLP Student Exhibit"
Viewing starts 10a, First floor Huma Building
12 - 1p.m. On Witnessing: Poetry Reading and Response ART Presentation
Featuring readings from TSU Creative Student Writers, Visual Artists, and Soul Fire
1-2:30p "Rebel Music: The Power of Protest in Song,"
facilitated by Matthew McCoy.
Saturday, April 22, Poetry Slam, Forum Auditorium
7:00 - 8:30p Grand Youth Slam Final- Southern Word will host virtual youth poetry slam featuring the area's top high school spoken word artists. Learn more and register here: Tennessee Youth Grand Slam Finals
We hope to see you there!
Virtual Events
Apr. 5, 2023: 5-6p "Armed for Change: Ready, Aim, Write!"
facilitated by Melissa Gordon
Apr. 12, 2023: 5-6p "Freedom Cries! Chant down the House,"
facilitated by Shawn Whitsell
Apr. 19, 2023: 5-6p "Let Your Shadow's Shine,"
facilitated by Jacquelyn Swift
On Campus Events: Apr. 21, 2023, Humanities Building 113
"Resistance, Rebellion & Revolution Poster LLP Student Exhibit"
Viewing starts 10a, First floor Huma Building
12 - 1p.m. On Witnessing: Poetry Reading and Response ART Presentation
Featuring readings from TSU Creative Student Writers, Visual Artists, and Soul Fire
1-2:30p "Rebel Music: The Power of Protest in Song,"
facilitated by Matthew McCoy.
Saturday, April 22, Poetry Slam, Forum Auditorium
7:00 - 8:30p Grand Youth Slam Final- Southern Word will host virtual youth poetry slam featuring the area's top high school spoken word artists. Learn more and register here: Tennessee Youth Grand Slam Finals
We hope to see you there!