A creative writing course from Blue Stoop, a fiscally sponsored project of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia.

3 Thursdays, 11/5 – 11/19 | 6:30–8:30 pm ET | In-Person @ CultureWorks

Informed by and committed to the Black radical tradition, “Poetry as Resistance” is a transformative 3-week, in-person course that delves deep into the power of revolutionary literature. Participants will explore the works of courageous poets and writers who have used language to advocate for justice, liberation, and change.

Each week, we will focus on a different set of figures, examining their contributions and how their words continue to resonate today. Writers studied have included June Jordan, Audre Lorde, Refaat Alareer, and aja monet. Participants will engage in critical analysis, facilitated dialogue, and generative writing exercises that respond to historic and contemporary forms of political repression. This class is open to writers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

• Registration closes Friday, 10/30 (or when the class is full)

• Financial aid discounts are first come, first served. Learn more here.

• CultureWorks is wheelchair accessible, but has no automatic door openers. Masks are optional but encouraged.

• See our FAQ for refund policies, etc.

Instructor: Saskia is a writer, educator, and social scientist from Philadelphia by way of Haiti. A master of economics with accolades in research and poetry, she has written essays, reports, and poems across publications. Her work explores global inequality, economic mobility, community development, and comparative politics. Saskia currently serves as a visiting professor, research consultant, organizer, and teaching artist. She is the curator of both Sunset Saloon and The ThinkPeace and sits on the programming committee of the Painted Bride Art Center. More from this eldest daughter @chezsaskia and bysaskia.co.