Poetry Reading with Matwaala Sept 28

 Matwaala Asian American Poetry Reading 

Flavors of Verse: Marinating in the diverse voices of E and SE Asia

Thurs., Sept. 28, 2023, Zoom  https://www.matwaala.com/

1990 Institute Newsletter Sept 22, 2023

September 22 , 2023
Volume 3, Issue 19
Can mooncakes, songpyeon, and frozen kimbap bring us closer across cultures?

https://1990institute.salsalabs.org/1990newsletter_vol3_issue19

Auto workers in Detroit share why they’re striking | PBS NewsHour

My article for PBS NewsHour
Auto workers in Detroit share why they’re striking | PBS NewsHour
Nation Sep 21, 2023 4:45 PM EST

At the UAW “Stand up for our Communities against Corporate Greed” rally in Detroit, UAW members and allies talk with the PBS NewsHour Communities Initiative about the challenges of working for the Detroit Big Three and why they are striking.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/auto-workers-in-detroit-share-why-theyre-striking

Secrets of Publishing Panel Discussion at Sidetrack Bookshop, Royal Oak

Tonight in Royal Oak! Secrets of Publishing Panel Discussion at Sidetrack Bookshop, helmed by the great Susan Shapiro, in person. https://www.facebook.com/events/222782470439600?ref=newsfeed 

WCC Fall writing classes starting today

 Fall writing classes at Washtenaw Community College (WCC)

Introduction to Publishing

2 Saturdays, Sept 16-23, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Finding the Writer Within Continuing Writers Workshop
10 Sundays, Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2023, 12-2pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Jumpstart your Memoir
3 Sats, Oct 7 - 21, 2023, 10am-12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Writing Op-Eds or opinion essays

3 Sats, Nov 4 - 18, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Ethical or Legacy Wills -- Writing a Love Letter to your Family
3 Sats, Dec 2 - 16, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

1990 Institute Newsletter Sept 8, 2023

September 8 , 2023
Volume 3, Issue 18
The power of communal responsibility

https://1990institute.salsalabs.org/1990newsletter_vol3_issue18

How states are responding after federal funding for free school meals for all ends | PBS NewsHour

The Communities Initiative team discusses

How states are responding after federal funding for free school meals for all ends | PBS NewsHour

Sep 7, 2023 6:30 PM EST

During the pandemic, the federal government provided funds for free healthy school meals for students, but that program ended in 2022. Most states went back to the system they had before, but some will continue providing meals. NewsHour Communities Correspondents…

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-states-are-responding-after-federal-funding-for-free-school-meals-for-all-ends

How gardens enable refugees and immigrants to put down roots in new communities | PBS NewsHour

my article for PBS NewsHour

How gardens enable refugees and immigrants to put down roots in new communities | PBS NewsHour

Sep 6, 2023 5:08 PM EST

Gardening and community gardens can help immigrant and refugee communities supplement their pantries by growing their own culturally appropriate food that isn’t readily found in grocery stores while maintaining a connection with their homeland across generations. Two community garden projects…

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/how-gardens-enable-refugees-and-immigrants-to-put-down-roots-in-new-communities

1990 Institute Newsletter Aug 25, 2023 no essay

August 25, 2023
Volume 3, Issue 17
no essay this issue

After leaving prison, returning citizens find new ground on this Michigan farm | PBS NewsHour

My article for PBS NewsHour

After leaving prison, returning citizens find new ground on this Michigan farm | PBS NewsHour

Nation Aug 21, 2023 4:45 PM EST

We the People Opportunity Farm is a nonprofit organization and organic farm changing the soil in people’s lives and reducing recidivism one seed at a time in in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/after-leaving-prison-returning-citizens-find-new-ground-on-this-michigan-farm

Writing with Style, Finding your Voice starting today at WCC

Starting today!

Writing with Style, Finding your Voice
2 Saturdays, August 19, 26, 2023, 10am -12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Register here Creative Writing Classes - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic & College Development

1990 Institute Newsletter Aug 11, 2023

August 11, 2023
Volume 3, Issue 16
Is Qixi our immigrant community love story?

https://1990institute.salsalabs.org/1990newsletter_vol3_issue16

WCC Fall 2023 writing classes

Fall writing classes at Washtenaw Community College (WCC)

Introduction to Publishing

2 Saturdays, Sept 16-23, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Finding the Writer Within Continuing Writers Workshop
10 Sundays, Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2023, 12-2pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Jumpstart your Memoir
3 Sats, Oct 7 - 21, 2023, 10am-12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Writing Op-Eds or opinion essays

3 Sats, Nov 4 - 18, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Ethical or Legacy Wills -- Writing a Love Letter to your Family
3 Sats, Dec 2 - 16, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Finding the Writer Within Continuing Writers Workshop starting today

Starting today!

Finding the Writer Within Continuing Writers Workshop
5 Sundays, July 30-Aug 29, 2023, 12-2pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom ?

Starting next month: 

Writing with Style, Finding your Voice
2 Saturdays, August 19, 26, 2023, 10am -12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Register here Creative Writing Classes - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic & College Development

1990 Institute Newsletter July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023
Volume 3, Issue 15
How can we beat the heat and choose climate cooperation?

https://1990institute.salsalabs.org/1990newsletter_vol3_issue15

Upcoming WCC writing courses Summer and Fall 2023

Register today for upcoming courses at Washtenaw Community College (WCC)

Summer 2023

Finding the Writer Within Continuing Writers Workshop
5 Sundays, July 30-Aug 29, 2023, 12-2pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom 

Writing with Style, Finding your Voice
2 Saturdays, August 19, 26, 2023, 10am -12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Fall 2023

Introduction to Publishing
2 Saturdays, Sept 16-23, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Finding the Writer Within Continuing Writers Workshop
10 Sundays, Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2023, 12-2pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Jumpstart your Memoir
3 Sats, Oct 7 - 21, 2023, 10am-12pm EDT, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Writing Op-Eds or opinion essays
3 Sats, Nov 4 - 18, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Ethical or Legacy Wills -- Writing a Love Letter to your Family
3 Sats, Dec 2 - 16, 2023, 10am-12pm EST, Washtenaw Community College, Zoom

Register here Creative Writing Classes - Washtenaw Community College Division of Economic & College Development

1990 Institute Newsletter July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023
Volume 3, Issue 14
How do we learn and read strategy, from games of strategy to real-life stakes?

https://1990institute.salsalabs.org/1990newsletter_vol3_issue14_updated

Cities in Michigan aren’t allowed to establish ‘gun-free zones.’ Some leaders want to change that | PBS NewsHour

 My article for PBS NewsHour

Cities in Michigan aren’t allowed to establish ‘gun-free zones.’ Some leaders want to change that

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/cities-in-michigan-arent-allowed-to-enforce-gun-free-zones-some-leaders-want-to-change-that 

1990 Institute Newsletter June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023
Volume 3, Issue 13
How do we build connections and relationships across differences?

https://1990institute.salsalabs.org/1990newsletter_vol3_issue13

Performing poetry today, "Angel Island," with IS/LAND at Synapse Arts, Chicago

I'll be test driving a new poem today, "Angel Island" (in development) with the amazing movers and musician of IS/LAND

New Works 2023 with Synapse Arts, at Berger Park Cultural Center, Chicago, IL

Friday June 23, 2023 7pm and Sat June 24, 2023 7pm with audience talk back afterwards

Featuring new works by:
IS/LAND @‌islandperformance
Jamila Kekulah @‌themovingsoul
Reign Drop @‌reigndrop333
Tickets at http://synapsearts.com