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BIPOC Reading Series
Rescheduled from September 25.
This monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color.
Come listen to our featured readers, or sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings will be followed by a short community discussion. Hosted by Kyle Yoshioka and Jessica Meza-Torres. The featured reader for this month is Marcus Lattimore.
This event is open to everyone, but only people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color will be invited to read. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Meza-Torres at jmezatorres24@gmail.com or Kyle Yoshioka at kyle.yoshioka@gmail.com.
Kyle Yoshioka
Kyle (they/he) is an apologetic Californian and 14-year resident of Portland who thinks and writes a lot about belonging. Their work and voice have appeared in various publications and podcasts. Kyle is the editorial director of Provecho, a multilingual publication exploring the intersection of food and identity.
@yearofthekyle | @provecho.magazine
Marcus Lattimore
Marcus Lattimore, a native of Duncan, South Carolina is one of the most decorated athletes in South Carolina history. A former Collegiate All American running back at the University of South Carolina - Marcus played for the Gamecocks for three seasons. Marcus was drafted in the 4th round of the 2013 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers where he spent two seasons after retiring from knee complications. Marcus is now a writer living in Portland, Oregon where he teaches Creative Writing at the Oregon Change Clinic. He was recently crowned Oregon’s 2024 Spoken Word Grand Slam Champion and competed in the National Competition in Atlanta. He enjoys exploring the Great Northwest with his wife Miranda and Dog Mocha.
