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SUMMARY:Black Women & Menopause in Merton
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Women’s Month\, we invite you to this special share and exchange workshop on Black Women & Menopause in Merton. The workshop features the award winning short film\, ‘Our Menopause\,’ by Nicola Cross\, plus post screening discussion with two of its participants\, Drs Juanita Westmaas & Angelina Osborne. The aim of this session is to empower participants with culturally relevant knowledge\, build a supportive community\, and reframe menopause as a positive and powerful phase of life\, directly addressing the isolation and lack of representation often experienced by Black women on this topic. Limited spaces\, book early and come away with a love-up goody bag. This workshop is sponsored by BAME Voice Merton and held at North East Mitcham Community Centre\, 51 Woodland Way\, Mitcham\, CR4 2DZ. \n 
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/black-women-menopause-in-merton/
LOCATION:NEMCA\, 51 Woodland Way\, Mitcham\, CR4 2DZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Power of Abundance LIVE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:This special in-person workshop invites you to reconnect with your sacred power to manifest consistent flow of abundance in all areas of your life. We invite you to honour Women’s Month by being part of a transformative session that will inspire you to move from a mindset of lack to one of limitless flow. We will explore techniques to identify and release subconscious blocks and stubborn\, self-denying beliefs that restrict your natural claim to abundance in all forms. The workshop is FREE and aimed at women in Merton who identify as Global Majority\, African/Caribbean. It is held with thanks to BAME Voice and delivered by Way Wive Wordz and Education Through Culture. Register Now as spaces are limited. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/the-power-of-abundance-live-workshop/
LOCATION:Colliers Wood Library\, 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR
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SUMMARY:Headwrap & Make-Up Demo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Way Wive Wordz for a headwrap workshop plus a make-up demo as part of our Black History Month events. \nThis fun\, interactive and practical workshop gives you a playful experience of trying on different headwrap styles. Whether for casual or dress-up\, adornment can be therapeutic and feel-good! With well-being and cultural identity as its focus\, this workshop will be a practical session on the importance of adornment. \nSamples of wraps will be provided for you to have fun with\, but you may wish to bring your favourites to try out. \nThis session will be complemented by a make-up demonstration with Make-Up artist Kathy Nanena. \nPlease bring your own make-up and she will show you how to do professional finishes and colour matches to enhance your natural beauty. \nHow to book:\nclick RSVP in the front or  book here.\n\n  \nWorkshop Facilitator: Dr Michelle Asantewa \n \nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupununi Affair was published in 2024.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/headwrap-make-up-demo-workshop/
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SUMMARY:African Cultures and Traditions BHM Wimbledon Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to mark Black History Month for an overview of aspects of African cultures and traditions. Interactive\, engaging and inspiring\, the session includes a look at its spirituality\, artefacts\, music\, dance\, fashion\, oral traditions and more. Presented by Dr Michelle Yaa Asantewa of Way Wive Wordz in collaboration with Merton Libraries. FREE to attend.  All are welcome. Also book here: https://merton.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=242588\n\nPresenter\nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupununi Affair was published in 2024.\n\nPatrick Lewis Photo
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/african-cultures-and-traditions-bhm-wimbledon-library/
LOCATION:Wimbledon Library\, 35 Wimbledon Hill\, London\, SW19 7NB
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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation and Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself through a calming blend of mindfulness and creativity in the serene gardens of Fulham Palace Museum. \nJoin us for a gentle walking meditation followed by a guided creative writing session designed to awaken your senses\, deepen your awareness\, and inspire personal reflection. As we move slowly through the lush grounds of this historic riverside estate\, you’ll be invited to observe\, listen\, and feel the natural world with fresh attention. \nWriting in response to the beauty around you can help clarify thoughts\, reduce stress\, and spark insight. Whether you’re an experienced writer or simply curious\, this is a safe\, supportive space to explore your voice and reconnect with nature’s quiet wisdom. \n\nThis event is a collaboration with Way Wive Wordz\, and Fulham Palace Museum.\n\n\nNo writing experience needed. Just bring a notebook\, an open mind\, and a willingness to pause.\n\nBooking is essential\n\nPatrick Lewis Photo\nAbout the Facilitator\nDr. Asantewa\, an award-winning author and community activist\, will guide the session\, helping you explore mindfulness\, nature\, and self-expression through writing.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/walking-meditation-and-creative-writing/
LOCATION:Fulham Palace Museum\, Bishops Avenue\, London\, SW6 6EA
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SUMMARY:How Europe Demonises African Spiritual Practices
DESCRIPTION:While perceptions and representations are changing\, there is still a lot of negative expressions and ideas about African spiritual practices. The recent success of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners ignited hot discussions about African spirituality versus Western Christianity\, and which was dominant in attempting to resist the invasion of vampires. The film highlighted how little is known about the varied spiritual practices that connect Africans across the continent and in the diaspora\, while drawing deeper interest in these traditions. We will explore some of the reasons why African spiritual practices  are often misrepresented\, considered demonic and negative\, especially when viewed through a Western European lens. This presentation is a collaboration between Way Wive Wordz  and Fulham Palace Museum\, and provides a link with the exhibition – The Bishop of London\, Colonialism and the Transatlantic Slave Trade\, currently on at the Museum. The exhibition highlights the ways Africans used their spirituality to resist and showcases the Bishops who were involved in the  so-called Trade. \nWe will consider: \n\nWhat is African indigenous spirituality\nWhat are the retentions in the diaspora and how are they practiced\nMisrepresentations of African spiritual practices\nThe psychological impact of cultural misrepresentation\nHow Africans used their spiritual practices to resist slavery/colonialism\nWho is Esu\, an important Orisa in the Yoruba pantheon and why he is linked to satan/the devil of European lore\nWhat is Obeah and why was it outlawed by the British in the late 18th Century – is it still outlawed?\nThe significance of the Haitian Revolution (1791) and Voudou.\n\nYou may choose to arrive early so you can take in the exhibition\, click HERE for details. \nPatrick Lewis Photo\nPresenter \n\n\n\nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupununi Affair was published in 2024. Dr Asantewa is the co-organiser of the Annual Osun River Ritual that takes place each August at Morden Hall Park\, where she has facilitated Walking Meditation and Creative Writing Workshops.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/how-europe-demonises-african-spiritual-practices/
LOCATION:Fulham Palace Museum\, Bishops Avenue\, London\, SW6 6EA
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T170000
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SUMMARY:Breath Rhythm Sound: A Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Way Wive Wordz W-Rites to Heal sessions\, this is a FREE afternoon Meditation workshop on Breathwork\, Chanting and Word Sound through empowering Affirmations. You are welcome. Limited spaces\, and priority given to students attending the 4-week W-Rites to Heal abridged course. \nWear loose clothing. \nLight refreshments provided. \nRegister now\, or email info@waywivewordz.com to secure a place.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/breath-rhythm-sound-a-meditation-workshop/
LOCATION:Colliers Wood Library\, 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T163000
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SUMMARY:Art and Wellness Workshop with Ken McCalla
DESCRIPTION:Join the W-Rites to Heal students for this special community inspired Art and Wellness Workshop with Ken McCalla.  Basic materials will be provided. You’d be able to take your masterpieces\, inspired by indigenous African symbols and philosophies home. All are welcome\, but with limited space so if you book but no longer can attend please let us know. This is a Way Wive Wordz Wellness event\, sponsored by BAME Voice\, Merton. \nIf you having problems booking\, email: info@waywivewordz.com. \nAbout Ken McCalla\nKen is a local artist\, whose Open House takes place over two weekends in October. He facilitates many inspiring and unique workshops within the community. \nHe says of his experience:\n“I was influenced by some of the leading Black artists involved in exhibiting in ground breaking shows at the Black Art Gallery in the 1980s. I saw the value in creating art that directly related to community.\nAlthough I went to Art school\, I attribute my practical craft skills to my Father and my investigative approach to my Mother. \nThere is a ongoing struggle to identify the self within. While confronting day to day living we need to redefine the labels impossed upon us.\nCreativity in the arts I feel gives me a vehicle that helps me process\, overstand & navigate my journey through life. Our Art can directly shape our ideologies & environments.” \n 
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/art-and-wellness-workshop-with-ken-mccalla/
LOCATION:Colliers Wood Library\, 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T160000
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SUMMARY:W-RITES TO HEAL
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week-abridged version of the 12-week W-Rite to Heal short course. It is aimed at those identifying as Black & Global Majority to focus on Health and Spiritual Well-being while navigating the impact of critical health issues commonly associated with genetic heritage. Diabetes\, hypertension\, prostate (Black men) and breast cancer\, fibroids (Black women) are a few of these course will look at\, encouraging participants to write about their experiences and find approaches to better health awareness and mindfulness practices to assist their well-being. \n  \nStarts:\nOur first session is Tuesday 8th July\, 2-4pm – and continues on\,15th\, 22nd and 29th July. On Saturday 12th & 26th July are ‘open days’ to the wider Merton Residents\, as well as the attendees\, and will focused on creative self expression as therapy from and African-centred perspective. These two sessions will be between 2pm-5pm. \nAll sessions take place at Colliers Wood Library: 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR \nYou will be provided with writing materials. You must be Merton Resident. \nTO REGISTER EMAIL: Info@waywivewordz.com and complete this form. \nFacilitator\nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata\, which centres on African and Caribbean water spirits. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother Lucille Davis received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Dr Asantewa is the co-organiser of the Annual Osun River Ritual at Morden Hall Park. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupunni Affair and the Mami Wata\, Children’s Activity Book were  published in the autumn of 2024. \nPatrick Lewis Photo
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/w-rites-to-heal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:Head Wrap Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Head adornment is an age-old style. While it is universal\, it’s more often visually connected with African women. This fun\, interactive and practical workshop gives you a playful experience of trying on different headwrap styles. Whether for casual or dress-up\, adornment can be therapeutic and feel-good! So\, with well-being and cultural identity as its focus\, this workshop will be a practical session on the importance of adornment from an African-centred perspective. \nWe’ll provide samples of wraps for you to have fun with\, but feel free to bring your own pieces to experiment with. \nWe will have a few bits you might want to purchase – but very limited. \nIt’s FREE to attend but you must register and we look forward to Merton Residents from all cultures taking part! \nThis workshop is sponsored by BAME Voice and brought to you by Way Wive Wordz in collaboration with NEMCA (North East Mitcham Community Association). \n  \nLight refreshments provided. \nBook now as places are limited. EMAIL info@waywivewordz.com to attend \nWorkshop facilitator: Michelle Asantewa- check out this video about Nubia Pamper\, which used to take place monthly and included headwrapping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyE1agvYoAw \nCome\, relaxt and let’s enjoy this special event together! \n 
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/head-wrap-workshop/
LOCATION:NEMCA\, 51 Woodland Way\, Mitcham\, CR4 2DZ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T170000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Black Women's Voices In Merton
DESCRIPTION:This 6-week project aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for Black women residents of Merton to explore their creativity\, well-being\, and cultural heritage through writing\, journaling\, and self-expression. Following the weekly 2-hour creativity\, well-being\, self-expression and spiritual development workshops\, participants will be invited to contribute to a publication (anthology) on Approaches to Well-being by Black Global Majority Residents in Merton. \nThe project is specifically for Black Women who live in Merton and is a FREE initiative facilitated by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, Editing and Tuition\, who received funding from BAME Voice for this project. \nEmail info@waywivewordz.com to register\, or complete this application form. You must be able to attend the 6 sessions as there are limited spaces and we ask that you are able to fully commit to each one. \nStarts:\nOur first session is Tuesday 6th May\, 2-5pm – which will be an introduction to the project and sharing your aspirations for the project. \nSubsequent days – each Tuesday until 10th June\, will be from 2-4pm. \nAll will take place at Wimbledon Library: Exhibition Room 2. 35 Wimbledon Hill Rd\, London SW19 7NB. \nYou will be provided with writing materials. \nFacilitator\nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata\, which centres on African and Caribbean water spirits. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother Lucille Davis received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Dr Asantewa is the co-organiser of the Annual Osun River Ritual at Morden Hall Park. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupunni Affair and the Mami Wata\, Children’s Activity Book will be published in the autumn of 2024. \nPatrick Lewis Photo
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/empowering-black-womens-voices-in-merton/
LOCATION:Wimbledon Library\, 35 Wimbledon Hill\, London\, SW19 7NB
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143909
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SUMMARY:Dis Gyrl By (Aunty) Joyce Trotman Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The much-awaited launch of Aunty Joyce Trotman’s book\, Dis Gyrl\, is finally here! \nIn her 98th year\, Aunty Joyce’s memoir is a testimony of a strong-willed\, spirited elder who has much to share with younger generations\, especially those with Guyanese heritage. Fondly adopted as ‘Aunty’ by many\, she shares her life story with honesty\, love and deep wisdom. \nWe’re pleased to welcome you at her Quaker Meeting House\, but ask that you RSVP so we have an idea of numbers. If you book and later realise you’re unable to attend\, please kindly let us know so we can offer the reservation to someone else. \nAunty Joyce will be happy to sign copies of the book so do come along and purchase your copies. Where possible we will aim to have pre-signed copies so all that is needed will be your name\, reducing waiting time. \nWay Wive Wordz has seen this project as a loving celebration of a Guyanese elder\, whose life exerperiences reveal a wilful determination to overcome\, succeed and inspire others to achieve their highest potential.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/dis-gyrl-by-aunty-joyce-trotman-book-launch/
LOCATION:Croydon Friends Meeting House\, 60 Park Lane\, London\, CR0 1JE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143909
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Scott & Nicole-Rachelle Moore In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an In Conversation with authors Lawrence Scott and Nicole-Rachelle Moore about the debut publication Memories\, Musings and Unfinished Conversations (Way Wive Wordz\, 2023). \nWe’re delighted to be hosted by the High Commission for the Republic of  Trinidad and Tobago as we learn about Nicole-Rachelle Moore’s inspirations and motivation for writing this polygenre book\, which includes essays\, poetry and short stories. \nPlease register here as soon as possible to secure your place. If you can no longer attend this FREE event please kindly let us know so we can offer the place to someone else. \nNicole-Rachelle Moore’s “Memories\, Musings and Unfinished Conversations” draw us into the intimacies of a cancer recovering\, surviving mother of sons\, helped through the “Haven” of women and the “love warriors\,” her sons. Iconic photographs illustrate this life.  She welcomes us into the relationships of ancestors and their spirits\, through their stories and the story-teller-poet\, she herself has become\, caught between Trinidad -her ancestral home –  and London her birth home\, her present home. Her consciousness is fed by the moment\, the “Now” of Carnival\, its history and mythology. As she says in one of her Haikus “Joy” inspired by “Women Who Run with the Wolves.” \n \nLawrence Scott is a prize-winning Caribbean novelist and short-story writer from Trinidad & Tobago. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Literary Award for his “significant contribution to the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s Literature” in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence\, 1962-2012. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2019. His most recent book is the poetry collection Looking for Cazabon ( Papillote People’s Press\, July 2024). The University of the West Indies conferred upon him an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (DLitt ) on the 28th October\, 2023. \n \nNicole-Rachelle Moore is the British Library’s Curator of its Caribbean Collections. She has co-curated courses on Andrea Levy and Toni Morrison\, and worked closely with New Beacon Books and the George Padmore Institute. Nicole-Rachelle co-edited 2018’s  Dream To Change the World on the life of John La Rose and contributed to the 2020 publication In Search of Mami Wata: Narratives and Images of African Water Spirits.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/lawrence-scott-nicole-rachelle-moore-in-conversation/
LOCATION:The High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago\, 42 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8NT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Introducing James Baldwin: Activism\, Books\, Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wimbledon Library this Black History Month for an interactive celebration and introduction of James Baldwin. Baldwin’s literary genius is immortalised in fiction and non-fiction form in books like Go Tell it on the Mountain\, Giovanni’s Room\, Notes of a Native Son\, The Fire Next Time and Amen Corner among others. This presentation will introduce these texts while considering his activism and contribution to the Civil Rights movement. Baldwin was recently commemorated with a Nubian Jak Blue Plaque at the Hackney CVS\, the previous site of the CLR James Library which he visited in 1985 boosting local activism. \n  \n 
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/introducing-james-baldwin-activism-books-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Wimbledon Library\, 35 Wimbledon Hill\, London\, SW19 7NB
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SUMMARY:The Spirit Of James Baldwin
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJames Baldwin’s literary and prophetic brilliance\, along with his grassroots activism were illuminated by Raoul Peck’s biopic I am not your Negro in 2016. It reminded us of Baldwin’s continuing influence and relevance as an inspiring force in times of struggle and deep despair. In this interactive essay presentation\, we explore the role of Baldwin as a ‘witness’ which we link to Baba Esu\, an important Orisa in the Yoruba Ifa spiritual system. Baba Esu/Elegba is a messenger deity\, keeper of the crossroads\, and is often misinterpreted as ‘the devil’ in Western terms. Esu is the one who opens the way by ensuring we make sound choices\, which may require harsh truths to keep us aligned. We reflect on this interpretation of the devil/god duality in our consideration of Baldwin as an Esu figure. Join us as we celebrate Baldwin’s centenary at the CLR James Library. Bring your favourite quotations and personal impressions to share. Way Wive Wordz in collaboration with the CLR James Library\, Hackney. \n  \nPresenter: Dr Michelle Yaa Asantewa \nAward-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher\, Dr Asantewa’s publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of  Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz\nPublishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata\, which centres on African and Caribbean water spirits. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother Lucille Davis received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Dr Asantewa is the course leader on The Amazing James Baldwin\, African Women Resistance Leaders: Spiritual and Political and Afrofuturism Creative Writing short courses. She co-facilitates the Toni-Morrison: Her Life Her Work and Andrea Levy courses. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupununi Affair will be published in the autumn of 2024.
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/the-spirit-of-james-baldwin/
LOCATION:CLR James Library\, Hackney Square\, London\, E8 3BQ\, United Kingdom
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