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Women's Centre, ULSU + LPIRG are bringing Kavi Ade to Uleth! The only Alberta tour stop!
Kavindu “Kavi” Ade is a writer, activist, arts educator, and nationally recognized spoken word poet from Philadelphia, PA. Kavi’s work most often bridges the realms of personal and political identity - navigating what it means to be Black, Transgender, Queer, and first generation American all at once. Their poetry shines a light on race, gender, sexuality, street harassment, sexual assault, trans & queer phobia, love, relationships, and more. http://www.kaviadepoetry.com/bio.html
Kavi Ade’s poetry is a lamentation, a leaning in to what haunts the spirit of a Black Trans Queer body. With poems that are deeply personal while inescapably political Ade’s work grapples with being set at the throne of violence. Using art as resistance they create transformative dialogue that aims to combat supremacist powers and heal communities that have been relegated to the margins of society. Through poetry and performance Kavi speaks on race, gender, sexuality, and social justice, chronicling despair, grasping at hope, and exploring the ways a body can learn to survive.
FREE for students + community
All ages events
WHERE & WHAT?
Leading by Dreaming workshop: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Galileo's Lounge
This workshop explores how art can be used in the pursuit of social justice
Kavi Ade poetry reading: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Owl Acoustic Lounge
Opening acts: TBA
Questions: email womens.centre@uleth.ca
To sign up for the workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kavi-ade-poetry-workshop-tickets-56440573274
Contact:
Ace Rodriguez | womens.centre@uleth.ca