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BIPOC Reading Series – February

Wed, February 26 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PST
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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 readers for February are mhd borhan and Shin Lee.

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.

Jessica Meza-Torres

Jessica Meza-Torres

Jessica Meza-Torres

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Kyle Yoshioka

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

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mhd borhan

mhd borhan

mhd borhan lives in Portland, OR, in a multi-generational, multi-racial household with an adorable but demanding Russian Blue cat named Luna. As the founder and facilitator of Yallah! Muslims Write, he supports self-identifying Muslim artists through ongoing workshops and an online community. A participant in the 2025 Tin House Summer Workshop, he is collaborating with Mipsterz on a soon-to-be-launched literary magazine for social and political satire, titled The Bazarre. Currently, he is hard at work on his debut novel, Thank You for Being White, a biting, no-holds-barred comedic takedown of white supremacy and the white wellness industry.
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Shin Lee

Shin Lee

Shin Lee (she/they) is a Taiwanese American third-culture kid born in the suburbs of New Jersey who finally put roots down in Portland in 2019. She spends her time thinking about food systems, community, and identity while nesting, gardening, and snuggling her pup Goose.

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