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BIPOC Reading Series – October

Wed, October 29 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT
716 SE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97214

Hosted by Kyle Yoshioka and Jessica Meza-Torres, this monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color.

The featured readers for October will be announced soon.

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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