This facilitated group is open to writers of fiction and creative
non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism\,
motivational exercises\, and interpersonal accountability to keep their
writing on track. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work
to share for critique. If it is your first time attending the group\,
just bring a pen and paper and an open mind. For more information\,
please contact Elizabeth at Elizabeth@Chariscircle.org.
This event is part of Charis Circle's From Margin to Center Literary
Program and there is a suggested donation of $5 but no one will be
turned away for lack of funds.
Kelli's Childcare Collective of Atlanta (KCCA) is a collective of
volunteers who provide liberation-based childcare\, in which caretakers
are queer-friendly\, attentive\,
passionate\, and progressive. Parents and kids join us as we eat pizza
and read from a few of Charis' collection of children's books. Everyone
is welcome and refreshments will be
provided. As a special treat this month\, local author Michele Yulo will
join us to read from her book "\;Super Tool Lula"\; This is a
Charis Circle Strong Families\, Whole Children Program.
Contact KCCA at http\://kccatl.com/
About Super Tool Lula\:
Meet Lula — a precocious ten-year-old who has her own tool belt and
helps her dad with carpentry projects. She loves science\, playing the
drums\, riding her skateboard\, and hanging out with her friends in the
Good Builders Club. As Super Tool Lula\, she uses her super hero gifts
and magical tools to protect and come to the aid of kids who are
mistreated or bullied. She wants all kids to know that being kind is
cool.
Who\: For young people [teens &\; young adults under 30]\; facilitated by Social Justice minded feminists Buttonz &\; SJ
What\: A forum to explore gender\; facilitating open dialogue and activism around social issues\; encouraging beloved community in a transient world!
Where\: Charis Books &\; More
When\: 7\:00-8\:30pm 1st &\; 3rd Monday of each month
This facilitated group is open to writers of fiction\, poetry\, and creative
non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism\, motivational exercises\, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. If it is your first time attending the group\, just bring a pen and paper and an open mind. For more information\, please contact Elizabeth at Elizabeth@Chariscircle.org.
This event is part of Charis Circle's From Margin to Center Literary Program and there is a suggested donation of $5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Published on the
centennial of his birth\, and in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the
historic March on Washington\, here is Bayard Rustin’s life story told in his
own words.
\;
Bayard Rustin has
been called the “lost prophet” of the civil rights movement. A master
strategist and tireless activist\, he is best remembered as the organizer of the
1963 March on Washington\, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in
the U.S. He brought Gandhi’s protest techniques to the American civil rights
movement and played a deeply influential role in the life of Martin Luther
King\, Jr.\, helping to mold him into an international symbol of nonviolence.
\;
Here we have Rustin
in his own words in a collection of over 150 of his letters\; his correspondents
include the major progressives of his day — for example\, Eleanor Holmes Norton\,
A. Philip Randolph\, Roy Wilkins\, Ella Baker\, and of course\, Martin Luther King\,
Jr.
\;
Bayard Rustin’s
eloquent\, impassioned voice\, his ability to chart the path “from protest to
politics\,” is both timely and deeply informative. As the Occupy movement ushers
America into a pivotal election year\, and as politicians and citizens re-assess
their goals and strategies\, these letters provide direct access to the
strategic thinking and tactical planning that led to the successes of one of
America’s most
transformative and
historic social movements.
\;
June 5\, 2012 - Part One (Discussion Leader\, Josh Noblitt\,
Minister of Social
Justice at St. Marks United Methodist Church)
We will begin our
discussion of “I Must Resist\: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters” by considering
Rustin’s Quaker/Pacifist/spiritual background &\; beliefs and how those
beliefs informed his commitment to non-violence and peace. We will also discuss
how upbringing affected his relationship to and analysis of Black
Power/Black
Nationalism. We will consider the role of pacifism/non-violence in today’s
struggles for justice.
\;
June 12\, 2012 - Part Two (Discussion Leader\, Holiday Simmons\,
Lambda Legal’s
National Community Educator)
In the second part of
our discussion of “I Must Resist\: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters\,” we will
discuss the role Rustin’s sexual orientation played in his life and organizing
and wonder whether things would have been different for him were he working in
today’s climate?
\;
June 19\, 2012 - Part Three (Discussion Leader\, Jamila Mindingall and Jillian Ford\,
Founder of Collective
Deliberation)
For our third and
final discussion of “I Must Resist\: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters” we will
study Rustin’s direct action and social justice work (including civil rights
and integration\; racism\; human rights\;
anti-war/conscientious
objection\; anti-militarism/anti-colonialism\; fighting poverty &\; building
worker rights\, etc.). Rustin was
intersectional and coalition-minded\; we will consider how this changed (if it
did) over the years and ask ourselves what models his activism provides for us
today.
Co-sponsors\: Atlanta Pride Committee &\; Social Justice Guild of
the First Existentialist Congregation
Community Partners\: State of Black Gay America Summit\, The
Evolution Center\, Zami NOBLA\, SAGE Atlanta\, Georgia Safe Schools Coalition\,
Feminist Outlawz
This event is
co-sponsored by Charis Circle’s From Margin to Center Literary Program the suggested
donation is $5.
\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T113958Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T020000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/myth-and-meaning-adrienne-rich-evening-poetry-and-prose URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/myth-and-meaning-adrienne-rich-evening-poetry-and-prose SUMMARY:The Myth and Meaning of Adrienne Rich\: An Evening of Poetry and Prose DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the life and legacy of writer and feminist icon Adrienne Rich\, who died on March 27th of 2012\, Charis invites community members to read original works of tribute or reflection in honor of Rich's contributions to literature\, poetry\, and feminist culture. Featured performers include Jessica Handler\, Azi Golshan\, and more TBA.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T113958Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T013000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/tf-transitionz-project-feminist-outlawz-3 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/tf-transitionz-project-feminist-outlawz-3 SUMMARY: T&F Transitionz\: a Project of the Feminist Outlawz DESCRIPTION:Who\: For young people [teens &\; young adults under 30]\; facilitated by Social Justice minded feminists Buttonz &\; SJ
What\: A forum to explore gender\; facilitating open dialogue and activism
around social issues\; encouraging beloved community in a transient
world!
Where\: Charis Books &\; More
When\: 7\:00-8\:30pm 1st &\; 3rd Monday of each month
Published on the
centennial of his birth\, and in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the
historic March on Washington\, here is Bayard Rustin’s life story told in his
own words.
\;
Bayard Rustin has
been called the “lost prophet” of the civil rights movement. A master
strategist and tireless activist\, he is best remembered as the organizer of the
1963 March on Washington\, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in
the U.S. He brought Gandhi’s protest techniques to the American civil rights
movement and played a deeply influential role in the life of Martin Luther
King\, Jr.\, helping to mold him into an international symbol of nonviolence.
\;
Here we have Rustin
in his own words in a collection of over 150 of his letters\; his correspondents
include the major progressives of his day — for example\, Eleanor Holmes Norton\,
A. Philip Randolph\, Roy Wilkins\, Ella Baker\, and of course\, Martin Luther King\,
Jr.
\;
Bayard Rustin’s
eloquent\, impassioned voice\, his ability to chart the path “from protest to
politics\,” is both timely and deeply informative. As the Occupy movement ushers
America into a pivotal election year\, and as politicians and citizens re-assess
their goals and strategies\, these letters provide direct access to the
strategic thinking and tactical planning that led to the successes of one of
America’s most
transformative and
historic social movements.
\;
June 5\, 2012 - Part One (Discussion Leader\, Josh Noblitt\,
Minister of Social
Justice at St. Marks United Methodist Church)
We will begin our
discussion of “I Must Resist\: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters” by considering
Rustin’s Quaker/Pacifist/spiritual background &\; beliefs and how those
beliefs informed his commitment to non-violence and peace. We will also discuss
how upbringing affected his relationship to and analysis of Black
Power/Black
Nationalism. We will consider the role of pacifism/non-violence in today’s
struggles for justice.
\;
June 12\, 2012 - Part Two (Discussion Leader\, Holiday Simmons\,
Lambda Legal’s
National Community Educator)
In the second part of
our discussion of “I Must Resist\: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters\,” we will
discuss the role Rustin’s sexual orientation played in his life and organizing
and wonder whether things would have been different for him were he working in
today’s climate?
\;
June 19\, 2012 - Part Three (Discussion Leader\, Jamila Mindingall and Jillian Ford\,
Founder of Collective
Deliberation)
For our third and
final discussion of “I Must Resist\: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters” we will
study Rustin’s direct action and social justice work (including civil rights
and integration\; racism\; human rights\;
anti-war/conscientious
objection\; anti-militarism/anti-colonialism\; fighting poverty &\; building
worker rights\, etc.). Rustin was
intersectional and coalition-minded\; we will consider how this changed (if it
did) over the years and ask ourselves what models his activism provides for us
today.
Co-sponsors\: Atlanta Pride Committee &\; Social Justice Guild of
the First Existentialist Congregation
Community Partners\: State of Black Gay America Summit\, The
Evolution Center\, Zami NOBLA\, SAGE Atlanta\, Georgia Safe Schools Coalition\,
Feminist Outlawz
This event is
co-sponsored by Charis Circle’s From Margin to Center Literary Program the suggested
donation is $5.
\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T113958Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120622T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120622T020000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/cliterati-open-no-mic-featuring-art-all-stars URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/cliterati-open-no-mic-featuring-art-all-stars SUMMARY:Cliterati Open No-Mic Featuring Art-Amok All Stars Gabe\, Hillary\, and Malika DESCRIPTION:Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic &\; reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis\, members of the Art Amok Slam Team\, this series cultivates the voices of authors\, novices and an assortment of poets\, songstresses and storytellers. Join us as several of our Art Amok stars warm up for their featured performances at Cafe Medusa on Saturday\, June 30th at 7 Stages Theater.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T113958Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120623T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120623T020000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/blackberry-days-summer-ruth-watson URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/blackberry-days-summer-ruth-watson SUMMARY:Blackberry Days of Summer with Ruth Watson DESCRIPTION:n/a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T113958Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T020000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/fiona-zedde-reads-nightshade URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/fiona-zedde-reads-nightshade SUMMARY:Fiona Zedde reads from Nightshade! DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a dangerously fun and sexy evening with Charis favorite Fiona Zedde as she returns to read from her newest book\, Nightshade about assassin
Wynne St. Just\, who has a knack for finding trouble\, usually in the form of a
beautiful woman. After fulfilling a haunting contract on her sister’s
childhood friend and former employee\, she takes off for the Caribbean
and business as usual\; but danger waits for her in the most unexpected
places.
\;
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