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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T190000
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SUMMARY:Launch party for LGBTQ STATS by David Deschamps and Bennett Singer
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin authors David Deschamps and Bennett Singer as they celebrate the launch of LGBTQ Stats: Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, and Queer People by the Numbers. This “astounding handbook” (Booklist\, starred review) chronicles the ongoing LGBTQ revolution\, presenting more than 1\,000 facts and figures about LGBTQ people at home\, at work\, at school\, and at play. Professor M.V. Lee Badgett calls the book “the most comprehensive portrait of LGBTQ people around\,” while activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Mandy Carter describes it as “essential reading for everyone committed to social justice.” \n  \nDeschamps and Singer will discuss how this book differs from the first edition\, which they co-authored in 1994; the event will also feature an interactive quiz highlighting the most eye-opening stats that the authors unearthed during the year they spent researching this project. \n  \nRefreshments will be served. Learn more at www.lgbtqstats.org. \n  \nDavid Deschamps is co-author (with Bennett Singer) of Gay & Lesbian Stats\, the acclaimed first edition of this book. He conceived and co-directed the award-winning PBS documentary Electoral Dysfunction\, hosted by political humorist Mo Rocca\, and co-directed four videos on voting for the New York Times Op-Docs series. Deschamps and Singer have been partners since 1987 and were married in 2012; they live in Brooklyn. \n  \nBennett Singer is the editor of Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian (a Lambda Literary Award finalist) and 42 UP (both published by The New Press). He co-directed Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin\, a feature-length documentary that premiered at Sundance and won more than 20 international awards\, including the GLAAD Media Award. Singer served for eight years as executive editor of the education program at Time magazine and has written curriculum materials for WGBH\, HBO\, and Teaching Tolerance. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/launch-party-for-lgbtq-stats/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T201720Z
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SUMMARY:Opening reception for Steady Mess: Works from the 2016 Fire Island Artist Residency
DESCRIPTION:  \nEach year\, the Fire Island Artist Residency receives over 400 applications to its free one month LGBTQ exclusive artist residency in Cherry Grove\, on Fire Island. The five artists chosen for FIAR live and work in rental properties that become their studios\, kitchens\, and social spaces. While in residence\, they are visited by celebrated figures in contemporary art who act as mentors. Chosen by the five 2016 artists themselves\, the title of our show\, Steady Mess\, refers to rustic living quarters and studio spaces\, as well as Cherry Grove’s own special funky charms. Much of the work on display was conceived or completed during the residency\, and a beach vibe permeates many of the works on display. \nFeaturing works by the 2016 FIAR residents: Wilder Alison\, Paolo Arao\, Edie Fake\, Jesse Harrod\, and Derrick Woods-Morrow. \nNow in our seventh year\, Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) is an organization founded in 2011 which brings gay\, bisexual\, transgender and queer identifying artists to Fire Island\, a place long-steeped in LGBTQ history\, to create\, commune\, and contribute to the location’s rich legacy. FIAR is the first and only visual arts residency exclusively for LGBTQ emerging artists. \nSteady Mess will remain on view at the Bureau from Friday\, February 3\, through Sunday\, March 26. \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/steady-mess-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T213000
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SUMMARY:USS presents Regional!! Slam!! Off!
DESCRIPTION:  \nTime for a regional slam off! Come see and hear some of the best poets in the region duke it out for their team! Heartache! Glory! All the Feels! Hosted by none other than Justin Woo! Free writing workshop and limited open mic beforehand — see y’all there! \n6:30pm-7:30pm: Free Writing Workshop\n7:30-8pm: Sign-ups and Socialize\n8pm-8:30pm Open Mic (limit to 5 poets\, 3 minutes each)\n8:30pm-9:30pm: Regional Slam Off \nUNION SQUARE:\nKearah Armonie!!\nPatrick Roche!!\nTaylor Steele!!\nCecily Schuler!! \nJERSEY CITY:\nRashad Wright!!\nChris Rodriguez!!\nAnn Marie Manso!!\nSean Aliño!! \nADVANCED:\nEric Alter!!\nNick Yuk!!\nJessica “Morningstar” Kratz!!\nThomas Fucaloro!! \nROC SLAM:\nBryan Roessel!!\nNick Nappo!!\nJoseph Quiroz!! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/union-square-slam-regional-slam-off/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170126T171633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T204159Z
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SUMMARY:CopWatch/HateWatch Training
DESCRIPTION:CopWatch is an effective and legal tool for empowering communities\, ending police misconduct\, unprofessional behavior\, and discrimination. You have the right to observe and record all police activities in public places. Learn how to exercise your rights safely and legally. Workshop will be taught by comedian and activist Elsa Waithe. Suggested donation of $5 to $10\, but no one will be turned away. The Bureau will host another CopWatch training on Thursday\, February 16th\, at 7 PM. Spread the word!!!
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/copwatch-training-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170118T214113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T214203Z
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SUMMARY:SISSY THAT SHOP: a really queer pop up gigarama
DESCRIPTION:  \n5 creative and independent artisan makers of New York City come together to represent their unique brands of clothing\, jewelry\, zines and more!\n  \nOn the roster we’ll have clothing by Tyler Wallach Studio\, custom lighters by THE CLOUT CLUB\, jewelry and jocks by Ten Yards Clothing and ZINES by Raw Meat.\n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/sissy-that-shop/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T170000
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CREATED:20170111T215224Z
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SUMMARY:A Thin Bright Line: A Conversation About Queer Historical Fiction
DESCRIPTION:  \nLucy Jane Bledsoe (A THIN BRIGHT LINE) and Sarah Schulman (THE COSMOPOLITANS) will converse about their queer historical novels. Bledsoe’s novel tells the true story of her aunt and namesake\, a woman who\, as a lesbian\, worked at a highly classified government job during the McCarthy Era and Civil Rights Movement. Schulman’s novel takes place in 1950s Greenwich Village and spins the complex friendship between a black\, gay actor and a white secretary. \n  \nPraise for A Thin Bright Line: \n“Gripping historical fiction.” – Alison Bechdel \n“An engaging and moving novel about an unforgettable character.” – Rabih Alameddine \n“Poignant in both its conception and execution.” – Lillian Faderman \n“Literary page-turner.” – Patrick Ryan \n“In this ingenious hybrid of fact and fiction\, a fine novelist uses her storytelling skills to recover the lost life of a favorite aunt.” – Christopher Bram \n“It triumphs as an intimate and humane evocation of day-to-day life under inhumane circumstances.” – New York Times Book Review\n \n“Gripping historical fiction about queer life at the height of the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement.” – Alison Bechdel\n\n“A stirring and deeply felt story.” – Kirkus Reviews\n\n“Empowering and bold…Bledsoe injects life and dimension through her often stunning dialogue. With heart and zest\, the author depicts Lucybelle’s slice of life as both pleasant and harrowing.” – Publishers Weekly\n\n“Bledsoe’s novel is an absolute wonder. Combining a McCullers-like facility in letting her settings tell half the story with characterization and dialogue worthy of Harper Lee\, Bledsoe dives deep into the life of her protagonist…A Thin Bright Linewill help widen the metaphorical crack in the chains that bind those who are outside of societal norms.” – New York Journal of Books\n\n“Berkeley author Lucy Jane Bledsoe shows the sexy side of the 1950s in her new novel\, A Thin Bright Line.” – San Francisco Chronicle\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/a-thin-bright-line-a-conversation-about-queer-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170214T213000
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SUMMARY:USS Presents the Joy Slam Fundraiser Featuring Taylor Steele
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Valentine’s Day\, we’ve got a special night of poems for you! \n6:30pm-7:30pm: Free Writing Workshop with I.S. Jones\n7:30-8pm: Sign-ups and Socialize\n8pm-8:30pm: Joy Slam sign-ups (sign up limited to 6)\n8:30pm-9:30pm: Feature: Taylor Steele \nAll ages // Wheelchair Accessible // $5 \nAbout the Slam:\n5 poets / 3 rounds / 3 minutes per poem \nTheme on Joy: \nThere is a lot we have to mourn: the direction our country is heading\, heartbreak\, capitalism\, lost edges\, not being Rihanna enough\, shitty bosses\, etc etc etc. \nTonight\, let’s honor our love/hurt/grief/peace. Let’s celebrate life.\nABOUT THE FEATURE: \nTaylor Steele is a Bronx-born\, Brooklyn-based writer and performer. Her work can be found at such esteemed publications as Apogee Journal\, Drunk in a Midnight Choir\, Rogue Agent\, Blackberry: a Magazine\, and more. Her chapbook “Dirty.Mouth.Kiss” is available on Pizza Pi Press. Taylor has written for The Body is Not an Apology and Drunken Boat Journal and is a content writer for Philadelphia Printworks. An internationally ranked spoken word artist\, she has been featured by Huffington Post\, Brooklyn Poets\, Button Poetry and is a 2016 Pushcart Nominee. Most importantly\, Taylor is a triple-Taurus who believes in the power of art to change\, shape\, and heal. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/uss-presents-the-joy-slam-fundraiser-featuring-taylor-steele/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170126T172404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170213T173518Z
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SUMMARY:CopWatch/HateWatch Training
DESCRIPTION:  \nCopWatch is an effective and legal tool for empowering communities\, ending police misconduct\, unprofessional behavior\, and discrimination. You have the right to observe and record all police activities in public places. Learn how to exercise your rights safely and legally. Workshop will be taught by comedian and activist Elsa Waithe. Suggested donation of $5 to $10\, but no one will be turned away. \n  \nSpread the word!!! \n  \n \n“What to do if you’re stopped by the police”: a handy guide from the New York Civil Liberties Union. Print it out. Share it widely. Keep it with you. And you can find other “know your rights” cards (in English and Spanish) here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/copwatch-training-3/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170217T213000
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SUMMARY:Fire!! and the Young Rebels of the Harlem Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin longtime activist\, scholar of African American studies\, and friend of the Bureau James Wright for a discussion of FIRE!! and the Young Rebels of the Harlem Renaissance.\n  \nIn 1926\, Langston Hughes\, Zora Neale Hurston\, Wallace Thurman\, Aaron Douglas\, Richard Bruce Nugent\, Gwendolyn Bennett\, and John P. Davis created the first and only issue of the black literary journal FIRE!!\, which included Nugent’s explicitly gay poem “Smoke\, Lilies and Jade.” Wright will discuss FIRE!! in the context of the Harlem Renaissance\, and we will screen Brother to Brother (2005\, written and directed by Rodney Evans\, 90 minutes)\, a dramatic film about the life and times of Bruce Nugent.\n  \nJames Wright has organized events at the Bureau exploring the lives and works of James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry. Refreshments will be served and materials relating to FIRE!! and Bruce Nugent will be distributed at the event.\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/fire_young_rebels_harlem_renaissance/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170124T220024Z
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SUMMARY:TELL 31: Black History Month Edition: EVERYTHING
DESCRIPTION:  \nTELL is an evening of story telling from the mouths and minds of queers in NYC hosted by Drae Campbell at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division since February 2014. \nEVERYTHING is the theme of the thirty-first installment of TELL\, the Black History Month Edition. Featuring Robin Cloud\, Marcus Hicks\, Meliq Karim\, and Dorian S.! \n  \n$10 suggested donation – no one turned away for lack of funds \n  \n \nDrae Campbell is a writer\, actor\, director\, story teller\, dancer\, and nightlife emcee. Drae has been featured on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and on stages all over NYC. Drae’s directing work has appeared in Iceland\, NYC\, Budapest and in the San Francisco Fringe Festival. The short film Drae wrote and starred in with Rebecca Drysdale\, YOU MOVE ME won the Audience Award for Outstanding Narrative Short at OUTFEST 2010 and has been shown in festivals globally. Drae won the grand prize at the first annual San Miguel De Allende Storytelling Festival in Mexico. She once reigned as Miss LEZ and also got dubbed “the next lezzie comedian on the block” by AfterEllen.com for her comedic stylings on the interwebs. Campbell hosts and curates a monthly queer storytelling show called TELL at BGSQD. Check her out online!  www.draecampbell.com. \n  \n  \n \nRobin Cloud is a New York City-based TV host\, comedian\, and writer.  She is the host of BK Live\, a daily show that showcases Brooklyn’s art\, culture\, and political scenes. She has been featured in Diva Magazine\, GO magazine’s “Top 100 Women We Love\,” Time Out New York’s “Quote of the Week”\, and the Washington Post. Her festival appearances include the Women in Comedy\, Ohio Lesbian\, Fresh Fruit\, Emerging Artists\, and Hot! Festivals. Frequently booked to be the Master of Ceremonies\, she is proud to have teamed up with fantastic artists and organizations such as the Hetrick-Martin Institute\, The Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center\, NYC Pride\, Mr. Murray Hill\, Toshi Reagon\, Doria Roberts and many more!As a college speaker\, Robin tours the country with her talk “Accept Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself” which aims to inspire audiences to transform their fears into acts of courage. She is thrilled to be represented by OUTmedia and The Contemporary Issues Agency. \n  \n \nMarcus Hicks is a Brooklyn based designer\, tailor and humorist. Born and raised in Bakersfield\, CA\, Hicks studied Black Studies at San Francisco State University before moving to New York to start a career in fashion. \n  \n  \n \nMeliq Karim or ‘Mel August’ is a black\, Afro-Caribbean\, bigender photographer and activist. They currently attend St. John’s University and study sociology and photography. Their main points of interest lie in black trans and queer activism\, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latinix visibility\, and photographing the Pan-African Diaspora in and around NYC. \n  \n  \n \nDorian S. is an ex suburban teen who spends most of his time teaching yoga\, reading\, playing with cats\, commuting\, pondering US health care\, and making playlists. He has always loved a good story and is just happy to be (here).” \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/tell-31-everything/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T180000
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SUMMARY:Queer Collage Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Queer Collage Party is back! This will be our fifth Queer Collage Party at the Bureau. We provide the glue sticks and scissors\, you provide the pictures and paper/cardboard. Everyone who attends should bring at least one magazine or book or a bunch of pictures that you’ll contribute to the group. Each person can make their own collage(s)\, or team up with others! You can keep your own collage(s)\, but don’t expect to walk away with your magazine intact! The spirit here is fun and sharing. Attend for part or all of the afternoon. You are encouraged but not required to bring a little snack to share — chips\, tangerines\, grapes\, hummus\, whatever. \nSuggested donation of $10 to benefit the Bureau. No one turned away for lack of funds. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/queer-collage-party-5/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170213T162926Z
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SUMMARY:USS presents Nora Meiners and Open Slam #5
DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s that time of the month again! Time for our second-to-last chance to qualify for Union Square Slam Finals! Time to attend a free writing workshop to tighten up that poem you’ve been working on! Time to get your head and heart back on straight\, with a little help from the wicked smaht Nora Meiners! \n6:30pm-7:30pm: Free Writing Workshop\n7:30pm – 8pm: Sign Ups.\n8pm: First round of Slam\n8:45pm: Feature\n9:10 second and third rounds of slam \n$5 // All Ages // Wheelchair Accessible \nAbout our Feature: \nNora Meiners is mostly all ears and maybe some words. Which is to say she wants to read/hear your poems most! She has competed as a member of the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam\, 2014 Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam National teams\, and performed as a showcase poet on finals stage for the 2016 Individual World Poetry Slam in Flagstaff. She lives in Cambridge\, MA. \nAbout our Slam: \n::Union Square Slam National Team Competition:: \nThere are six opportunities to compete for the Union Square Slam National Team. The top two winners of each Open Slam have secured their spot in Finals.\nEach open slam will :\nconsist of up to 8 poet competitors\nhave a 3 min time limit for each round with a 10-second grace period\nwill go from 8 in the first round to 5 in the second round and 3 in the third round (this is subject to change depending on the number of competitors that night — see below)\nbe scored cumulatively — the winner of the night will have the highest cumulative score from all three rounds. \nUnion Square Slam Nationals Qualifiers (Open Slams) are on the following dates: \nSeptember 20th\nOctober 18th\nNovember 15th\nJanuary 17th\nFebruary 21st\nMarch 21st \nUnion Square Slam National Team Selection Finals will be held on April 18th. \nThe National Poetry Slam will be held in Denver\, CO August 7-12th\, 2017. All proceeds and donations to Union Square Slam go directly to funding travel\, lodging and registration fees for representatives of Union Square Slam at national events. \nIn order to represent Union Square Slam at any National Competition\, you must meet the following requirements: \nBe 18 years old or older\nBe an active member of PSI at the time of competition (register at www.poetryslam.com you cover your annual registration fee of $20 — questions? Talk to Cecily or the current slam manager)\nRead\, sign\, and adhere to the PSI Code of Conduct\nParticipate in at least one Specialty Slam during the 2016-7 season. Specialty Slams include WOWPS qualifiers\, Nerd Slams\, Petty Slams\, Iron Poet Slams\, etc. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/uss-presents-nora-meiners-and-open-slam-5/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170201T232941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T232941Z
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SUMMARY:Come Talk Some Moonlight! Meaning\, Message\, and Magic
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Urban+Out for an intimate community conversation on Moonlight! One of the most important and innovative LGBT films in years\, Moonlight has sparked lots of feelings and thoughts- come share yours! \nWe will delve deeper into key themes and perspectives through our discussion and closer readings of the extraordinary writing it has inspired\, from deeply personal pieces on masculinity\, sexuality\, race\, and redemption\, to poignant explorations of 1980s Miami\, Afro-Cuban identity\, and music. We are putting together an online Moonlight Reader of articles and invite you to select articles/themes to explore and share during our discussion. \nURBAN+OUT supports professional development\, community empowerment\, and cultural and civic\nengagement.\n​\nURBAN+OUT engages\, empowers\, and supports diverse LGBTQ professionals of color to connect with\, invest in\, and contribute to each other\, and all the communities in which we live. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/come-talk-some-moonlight/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155633
CREATED:20170217T172047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170220T171044Z
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SUMMARY:FIGHT Harder: NYC Poets Organize In Trump Era
DESCRIPTION:I DONT WANT TO LOOK BACK AT THESE YEARS AND THINK\n“I SHOULD HAVE FOUGHT HARDER.” NOW IS THE TIME TO STAND UP. \nthis event is a strategic planning meeting for poets in nyc who want to discuss and get ready for the year of literary activism ahead… that way we can be proactive about all the bullshit coming our way\, as opposed to reactionary to it. \nThis event is being planned quickly / organically. Literary Presses that will be present for the discussion and promoting this event are: \nNepantla & Undocupoets\nDrunken Boat\nThe Operating System\nNo\, Dear\nBrooklyn Arts Press\nWomen Writers in Bloom Poetry Salon\nSibling Rivalry Press\nNoemi Press\nWeird Sister\nKundiman\nThe Poets Settlement\nNewfound\nUnion Square Slam \nLet Christopher Soto know if you would like to add your press or organization to this list. All you need to do is help invite folks to the event page and have a representative present at the meeting. \n— \nTenative Agenda:\n– What social/governmental issues do we want addressed in the coming year\n– What literary activist issues do we want addressed in the coming year\n– What strategies for activism have we seen be successful?\n-Where and how do we focus our energy? \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/fight-harder/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Union Square Slam Presents: Lo Anderson!
DESCRIPTION:  \n*Mark your calendars: the last Tuesday of every month will feature a local musical performer.* \nThe stunning Lo Anderson will be blessing USS with her down-to-earthy vibes and damn near angelic voice.\nAbout our Show: \n7:30pm: Sign-ups and Socialize\n8:00pm: Open Mic (Music + Poetry Are Welcomed Here!)\n8:45pm: Lo Anderson! \nAll Ages // Wheelchair Accessible\nOpen Mic // $5 \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/uss-presents-lo-anderson/
LOCATION:NY
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