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The Vulnerability of Hope: Creating a Memoir-in-Essays with Morgan Parker

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join us for a celebration of poet and writer Morgan Parker’s collection of essays, You Get What You Pay For. This intimate collection of essays examines America’s cultural history and relationship to Black Americans through the ages. Thoughts on beauty standards, respectability politics, ambition, and more are explored through a personal lens. 

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Reproductive Rights with Author and Activist Merle Hoffman

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Reproductive rights icon Merle Hoffman will discuss her work creating one of the nation’s first abortion clinics, the role of writing in that work, and why writing from experience and empathy are such powerful tools.

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Rooting For You: The Magic Of Poetry & Plants

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join us for an evening of exploration through writing prompts and conversation. Together, we’ll examine how poetry can help us connect to our roots and reclaim our human nature collectively.

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Black First: An Undiplomatic Juneteenth Celebration with Deesha Dyer

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

How many rooms have you shut yourself out of before you even got the chance to reach the door? Systemic inequality has taught us an image of who is right for what opportunities, but it is imperative to envision yourself achieving your dreams even when others can’t. Join Girls Write Now and former White House Social Secretary and author of the memoir Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble, Deesha Dyer, for an exploration of self-awareness, overcoming adversity and how to embrace your authenticity at all costs, and the joy and freedom that awaits on the other side.

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Writing Difficult Moments & Histories with Humor

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Everyone remembers a time in middle school when you should have stood up for yourself, or for someone else, but... you just couldn't find your voice? Author and Educator Anna Lapera will lead us through writing prompts centered around how to use humor and inner dialogue when writing difficult histories and experiences.

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On Culture: Honoring It, Examining It, and Evolving It in Our Writing

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

In this Salon, Ghanaian-American author and Queens, NY native Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond will discuss her professional journey to writing about her culture, and how she approached writing about polygamy and other Ghanaian marriage customs in her new novel MY PARENTS' MARRIAGE.

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From Honey to Knife: Writing Love Letters to Your Emo Feels

Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Join Girls Write Now and Hannah Olabosibe Eko for an intimate exploration of the power of words with Honey Is the Knife and The Emo Love Letter. During the Friday Night Salon experience, we will dive into the art of writing love letters to or from our emotions---embracing the full spectrum of our inner experience. Salon guests will learn surprising histories of our emotions, meet their feelings where they are, and use the love letter as a tool to navigate pain, pleasure, and everything in between.

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Romantic Comedy: Writing Modern, Unique Love Stories

Girls Write Now Office | Open to all mentees, all mentors, members and the public

Join acclaimed author Georgia Clark for a fun and engaging talk on what makes romantic comedies shine. Using her latest holiday romcom Most Wonderful as inspiration, Georgia will dive into the magic behind creating fresh, relatable love stories with characters you’ll root for and moments that’ll make you laugh out loud.

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