PAWTalks: Poetry, Activism, and Storytelling
Featuring Kwyn "Kwynology" Townsend
Location
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
Date & Time
April 11, 2023, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description
Art and poetry
have had a role in activism and social justice movements for
generations. In connection to this year's UMBC Community Read book, Call
Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman, this year's PAWTalk focuses on
stories of activism and social change, and the ways spoken word has been
an impactful force.
Join i3b in the UMBC Library Gallery for a poetry reading, featuring Kwyn "Kwynology" Towsend, followed by a panel discussion with a group of students, staff, and faculty.
PAWTalks
Inspirational Talks series invites speakers each semester from all over
the country to discuss personal experiences relating to their identity,
research and/or global issues that impact diversity, equity and
inclusion. PAWTalks provides an interactive, cultural sharing experience
by highlighting the richness of the various cultures through speakers
from around the country representing diverse backgrounds.
All undergrads, grads, staff, faculty, and alumni are encouraged to attend! Go to i3b's homepage at https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic/events/116577 and click "going" if you are planning to attend.
Our
i3b staff strives to create the most inclusive environment possible. If
you need to request a disability-based accommodation or have any
questions? Contact us at i3b@umbc.edu.
For our uploaded event recordings, attendee lists, works cited, and
other materials, please check out our Initiatives for Identity,
Inclusion and Belonging (i3b) Events Drive. Materials will be available
in this Google Drive within one business week after the event unless
otherwise specified.
This event is cosponsored with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Lambda Kappa Chapter and the UMBC Community Reads Committee