As of last month, former Washington State Poet Laureate and former Seattle Civic Poet Claudia Castro Luna is hosting a bilingual, three-event series on creativity at The Seattle Public Library (SPL). With one event having passed, the next two events will be on Sunday, April 16, at the South Park Branch, and Thursday, April 20, at the Central Library. The series aims to encourage public creativity and empower the Latino community of Seattle. Each event is free, though registration is required.
by Enrique Cerna, Jini Palmer, and Marcus Harrison Green
Episode Summary
We look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial justice movement on artists and performers in communities of color. We talk with writer and author Reagan Jackson, Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna plus singer and “The Voice” alum Stephanie Anne Johnson. Each brings a unique perspective on how this year of pandemic and social change has affected them personally and professionally. Continue reading Life on the Margins Special Episode: Pandemic, Racial Justice and the Arts→
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