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Check out the new stories and poetry submitted by the following brave and inspiring women. Thank you to everyone with the courage to share their stories on End the Silence.
Read Tiffany’s story.
Read Ash’s poem.
Read Iris’s poem.
Read Danielle’s story.
And stay posted for more news about “Discover Your Voice,” the writing and empowerment workshop that just finished its first session. The next session starts on January 19, and will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 pm at the University of Pittsburgh. If you are interested in signing up, please email margot@endthesilencecampaign.org. There is no fee for the workshop, and beginners are welcome!
End the Silence Campaign, a project designed to increase awareness about sexual violence through creative expression, seeks poets, visual artists, and musical performers for a benefit concert and community awareness event on November 5, 2009. This event, which will be held at Modern Formations Gallery from 7:30 – 10 pm, is a benefit and kick-off for “Discover Your Voice,” a writing workshop for survivors of sexual violence presented by End the Silence Campaign and the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime.
Any artist wishing to perform in support of this important issue should contact Emily Monroe at endthesilencecampaign@gmail.com. Poetry, art, and music does not need to speak directly to the issue of sexual violence, but must be in the spirit of peace and community activism.
This event is designed to uplift and give hope to all survivors of violence and their friends and loved ones, as well as speak to the community about the need to address the silence that surrounds this issue. All types of performances are welcome!
If you haven’t had a chance to read through some of Brian Francis’s poems, now is your chance. End the Silence Campaign’s newest featured artist, Brian Francis shares three amazing poems here with you. Stay posted for more poetry and live performances coming soon!
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I want to let everyone know about Dreams of Hope, an amazing organization in Pittsburgh that is working to increase awareness about queer issues for young people. Dreams of Hope recently launched a poetry website for ALL young people – queer, gay, lesbian, and straight allies – to share their words and receive constructive criticism from a published poet!
Check out WebPoets now!
Web Poets is an online poetry workshop for Queer Youth and their Straight Allies (up to age 25) moderated by Poet and Educator, Miriam Jones
Submit your own poetry today!
Web Poets is a project of Dreams of Hope, a creative and performing arts youth troupe for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered teens aged 13-21 based in Pittsburgh PA.