Black Gxrls Pantoum Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of the pantoum, a poetic form that originated in Malaysia and Indonesia. They will also learn about the work of three Black poets who have used the pantoum form: Taylor Byas, Aurielle Marie, and Patricia Smith. Participants will then have the opportunity to write their own pantoums using unconventional methods.

Objectives:

• Learn about the history of the pantoum form

• Learn about the work of three Black poets who have used the pantoum form

• Write their own pantoums using unconventional methods

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