Join us on Saturday, September 29th from 2pm-4pm at Bridge Storage and ARTSpace to celebrate “Read a Poem to a Child” day with Mothering Open Mic, hosted by Aqueila M. Ross.
CALLING ALL POETS! Spoken Word Artists, Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Authors, Painters, Visual Artists and “Mothers” who have stories to share! All gender binaries, non-conforming, guardians, daddies, families and babies welcome!!!
The term “Mothering” can be interpreted widely: being a mother, playing the mother, being mothered, mother earth, the mother spirit etc. Within the confines of a safe space, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, poems and short stories about what it is like to be a mother, share their birth story and honor their birth or adopted mother. When given the space to ask the question “why?” or “why not?”— you can manifest the mothering dream to nurture and care for yourself, the community and mother earth.
Bring a journal or notebook, books, poems, short stories, novels, unfinished writing, jokes, music, visual art, favorite blanket, favorite pillow, something that comforts you, and favorite yummy or healthy finger food item to share.
About 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE
Since 2011, 100 Thousand Poets for Change founders Michael Rothenberg and Terri Carrion have witnessed poetry and the rest of the arts as a powerful resource to broadcast the need for positive change. September 29, 2018 is the next Global Event Day! From September 24th-29th, 100 Thousand Poets for Change has created the “Read A Poem to A Child!” global initiative. For more info on 100 Thousand Poets for Change Day, visit: http://100tpc.org/
ABOUT AQUEILA M. ROSS
As an award-winning spoken word artist, author, and journalist, Bay Area Native Aqueila M. Ross enjoys tackling hot topics and issues in relation to social justice and community. In her most recent published book of poetry, “Stop Hurting and Dance”, a collection of stories overcoming fear, oppression, gentrification, and police brutality; she honors what it means to live with resilience, love, and prosperity.
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CALLING ALL POETS! Spoken Word Artists, Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Authors, Painters, Visual Artists and “Mothers” who have stories to share! All gender binaries, non-conforming, guardians, daddies, families and babies welcome!!!
The term “Mothering” can be interpreted widely: being a mother, playing the mother, being mothered, mother earth, the mother spirit etc. Within the confines of a safe space, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, poems and short stories about what it is like to be a mother, share their birth story and honor their birth or adopted mother. When given the space to ask the question “why?” or “why not?”— you can manifest the mothering dream to nurture and care for yourself, the community and mother earth.
Bring a journal or notebook, books, poems, short stories, novels, unfinished writing, jokes, music, visual art, favorite blanket, favorite pillow, something that comforts you, and favorite yummy or healthy finger food item to share.
About 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE
Since 2011, 100 Thousand Poets for Change founders Michael Rothenberg and Terri Carrion have witnessed poetry and the rest of the arts as a powerful resource to broadcast the need for positive change. September 29, 2018 is the next Global Event Day! From September 24th-29th, 100 Thousand Poets for Change has created the “Read A Poem to A Child!” global initiative. For more info on 100 Thousand Poets for Change Day, visit: http://100tpc.org/
ABOUT AQUEILA M. ROSS
As an award-winning spoken word artist, author, and journalist, Bay Area Native Aqueila M. Ross enjoys tackling hot topics and issues in relation to social justice and community. In her most recent published book of poetry, “Stop Hurting and Dance”, a collection of stories overcoming fear, oppression, gentrification, and police brutality; she honors what it means to live with resilience, love, and prosperity.
Join us on Saturday, September 29th from 2pm-4pm at Bridge Storage and ARTSpace to celebrate “Read a Poem to a Child” day with Mothering Open Mic, hosted by Aqueila M. Ross.
CALLING ALL POETS! Spoken Word Artists, Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Authors, Painters, Visual Artists and “Mothers” who have stories to share! All gender binaries, non-conforming, guardians, daddies, families and babies welcome!!!
The term “Mothering” can be interpreted widely: being a mother, playing the mother, being mothered, mother earth, the mother spirit etc. Within the confines of a safe space, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, poems and short stories about what it is like to be a mother, share their birth story and honor their birth or adopted mother. When given the space to ask the question “why?” or “why not?”— you can manifest the mothering dream to nurture and care for yourself, the community and mother earth.
Bring a journal or notebook, books, poems, short stories, novels, unfinished writing, jokes, music, visual art, favorite blanket, favorite pillow, something that comforts you, and favorite yummy or healthy finger food item to share.
About 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE
Since 2011, 100 Thousand Poets for Change founders Michael Rothenberg and Terri Carrion have witnessed poetry and the rest of the arts as a powerful resource to broadcast the need for positive change. September 29, 2018 is the next Global Event Day! From September 24th-29th, 100 Thousand Poets for Change has created the “Read A Poem to A Child!” global initiative. For more info on 100 Thousand Poets for Change Day, visit: http://100tpc.org/
ABOUT AQUEILA M. ROSS
As an award-winning spoken word artist, author, and journalist, Bay Area Native Aqueila M. Ross enjoys tackling hot topics and issues in relation to social justice and community. In her most recent published book of poetry, “Stop Hurting and Dance”, a collection of stories overcoming fear, oppression, gentrification, and police brutality; she honors what it means to live with resilience, love, and prosperity.
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CALLING ALL POETS! Spoken Word Artists, Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Authors, Painters, Visual Artists and “Mothers” who have stories to share! All gender binaries, non-conforming, guardians, daddies, families and babies welcome!!!
The term “Mothering” can be interpreted widely: being a mother, playing the mother, being mothered, mother earth, the mother spirit etc. Within the confines of a safe space, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, poems and short stories about what it is like to be a mother, share their birth story and honor their birth or adopted mother. When given the space to ask the question “why?” or “why not?”— you can manifest the mothering dream to nurture and care for yourself, the community and mother earth.
Bring a journal or notebook, books, poems, short stories, novels, unfinished writing, jokes, music, visual art, favorite blanket, favorite pillow, something that comforts you, and favorite yummy or healthy finger food item to share.
About 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE
Since 2011, 100 Thousand Poets for Change founders Michael Rothenberg and Terri Carrion have witnessed poetry and the rest of the arts as a powerful resource to broadcast the need for positive change. September 29, 2018 is the next Global Event Day! From September 24th-29th, 100 Thousand Poets for Change has created the “Read A Poem to A Child!” global initiative. For more info on 100 Thousand Poets for Change Day, visit: http://100tpc.org/
ABOUT AQUEILA M. ROSS
As an award-winning spoken word artist, author, and journalist, Bay Area Native Aqueila M. Ross enjoys tackling hot topics and issues in relation to social justice and community. In her most recent published book of poetry, “Stop Hurting and Dance”, a collection of stories overcoming fear, oppression, gentrification, and police brutality; she honors what it means to live with resilience, love, and prosperity.
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