Bridging Languages and Cultures through Creative Writing: A Dominican & Haitian Poetry Workshop & Reading
Thursday, April 17, 2025
at 6 p.m.
Join Rhina Espaillat, Juan Matos, Jimmy Valdez Osaku, Emmanuela Maurice, Eddy Toussaint, Tontongi and Jean-Dany Joachim as they delve into the significance of celebrating the work of Haitian and Dominican poets & writers. The poets will share their work exploring the power of poetic voices from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, the role of language in shaping cultural identity, and the importance of translation in bridging cultural divides.
Hosted by Jean-Dany Joachim, Single Stop, and Founder of Boston's City Night Readings, Cambridge Poet Populist from 2009 to 2011, and the current Poet in Residence at First Church in Cambridge.
Library & Learning Commons Reading Room N-310