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BIPOC Reading Series- November
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.
The theme for November is “Friendship.” Our featured reader is Hanif Fazal.
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 our hosts Jessica Meza-Torres at jessica@literary-arts.org and 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
Hanif Fazal
A nationally recognized facilitator, educator, speaker, and leadership coach, Hanif Fazal brings 20+ years of vision, expertise and commitment to creating more equitable and inclusive environments. When people are with Hanif, they feel inspired, heard and can see possibilities of belonging in spaces they may have not been able to experience before. Hanif’s commitment to centering BIPOC voices is palpable - he truly cares about individuals and uses his own story to build authentic connections and share of himself. In 2015, Hanif co-founded Center for Equity and Inclusion (The Center), a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) consultancy that provides adaptive, interactive learning to build DEI capacity by centering BIPOC experiences. The Center has led over 115 organizations nationwide to integrate DEI principles and practices into all aspects of their culture and business systems so that staff and leadership are in deeper communication and trust with one another. Most recently, Hanif penned his debut book An Other World. Part social commentary, part memoir and call to action, An Other World offers a hopeful path forward where joy is the norm rather than struggle, where school and work are inclusive rather than exclusionary, and where Brown and Black relationships lead to a unique experience of freedom.
