BLACK WRITERS IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS
đź–¤ A community fundraiser + day of creative resistance for the Hinton family đź–¤
On Sunday, June 1st, we gather in South Central at Cielo Gallery to hold space for grief, justice, and radical care through poetry, music, and collective writing. This is a call to show up—with your heart open and your pen ready.
✨ Schedule ✨
🕜 1:30PM – Round Robin Session 1
Featuring: Natashia Deon, Chris Siders, Jervey Tervalon, Nikki Blak, Bess Kepp
✍🏾 2PM – Literary Liberation Writing Workshop
Prompted group writing, ekphrastic + blackout poetry. All writing will be archived as a free digital zine in the spirit of liberation and community memory.
🕒 3PM – Round Robin Session 2
Featuring: Dante Mitchell, V Kali, Ernest Hardy, Dr. Ashaki Jackson, Matt Gamin
🎤 3:30PM – Open Mic + Community Organization Presentations
Come speak, share, and learn.
🕔 5PM – Round Robin Session 3
Featuring: Kuahmel, Alyeshia Wise, Amanda Choo Quan, Terry Hymnal Robinson, Rhys Langston
🎶 5:30PM – Live Beat Set by ABF
📍Cielo Gallery – 3201 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
⏰ 1PM–6PM
💸 No cover, just love—but donations go directly to the Hinton family.
Let’s gather for Ryan. Let’s write through the rage. Let’s build something that lasts. ✊🏾 #BlackWritersInChaos #JusticeForRyanHinton #CommunityCare #WritLargeProjects #CieloGallery
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