In this edition of The Writer’s Block, we sit down with TJ Dema, a Motswana performance poet, to discuss her craft and collaborations. The Writer’s Block is an ongoing video series of interviews with visiting writers at City of Asylum/Pittsburgh.
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Ronell Guy, founder of Pittsburgh’s Northside Coalition for Fair Housing, sat down with Sampsonia Way to talk about the obstacles facing Northside neighborhoods, how her organization is tackling them, and the importance of community.
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Prior to the Jazz Poetry Concert on September 8th, City of Asylum/Pittsburgh is presenting Writers in the Garden, a celebration of local poets and the Northside community. This year’s poets include Christopher Medal-winners, Pushcart Prize-nominees and NEA Fellows.
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An interview with Pamela Pennywell, development manager of the Young Men and Women’s African Heritage Association. This interview is the first in a series featuring the Northside community leaders emceeing at this year’s Jazz Poetry Concert.
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A video of acclaimed circus act The Flying Wallendas performing to a recording of Salman Rushdie’s reading of his novel The Ground Beneath Her Feet at City of Asylum Pittsburgh’s Jazz Poetry Concert.
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The Weekly Digest is Sampsonia Way’s round-up of the week’s top stories. Sign up to get it delivered every weekend to your inbox.
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The Weekly Digest is Sampsonia Way’s round-up of the week’s top stories. Sign up to get it delivered every weekend to your inbox.
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