Denver-based poet Aerik Francis hopes their work can inspire other queer writers to express themselves freely at CU’s Queer Literature and Performance Festival. By Lauren Hill
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Stanzas for social change: Christen Malloy on poetry and activism
by Izzy Fincherby Izzy FincherChristen Malloy, the winner of CSI’s 2021 Poetry Slam, uses poetry to fight for social justice and explore her identity as a trans woman. By Izzy Fincher
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The CU Boulder Pride Office will help LGBTQ+ students celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with their upcoming Art and Poetry Showcase. By Marion Walmer
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The Center for Student Involvement will host CU Boulder’s 18th Annual Poetry Slam virtually on March 18. By Marion Walmer
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“The Cloud That Fell From The Sky” – CU alumni’s upcoming book signing at Tattered Cover
by Izzy Fincherby Izzy FincherIn an exclusive interview, the CUI hears from CU alum Judy Choi about her and her niece, Phoenix Brown’s, new debut poetry book on being Chinese Americans. By Isabella Fincher
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Prison Story Project brings performance about life in prison to CU
by Noah Zuckerby Noah ZuckerThe nonprofit Prison Story Project brought poetry to campus with the goal of bringing attention to the lives of the incarcerated. By Noah Zucker
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Diverse Learners Awareness Week: Poet Andrea Gibson performs on life, love and political activism
by Lucy Haggardby Lucy HaggardGibson shared their experiences with anxiety, growing up queer in America, and how people can make a change in the world. By Lucy Haggard
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Andrea Gibson: Slamming to make the world gentler
by Sarah Elseaby Sarah ElseaThe Boulder slam poet reflects on how poems can be electricity and how she aims to make the world a little softer.
By Sarah Elsea