Friday, June 22, 2007

FREE POETRY WORKSHOP with MICHELLE SEWELL!

Who: SPOKEN WORD POET MICHELLE SEWELL!! sponsored by the Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project (YWDEP)

What: FREE Poetry workshop!!

When: 12-3 p.m. (as part of YWDEP's Summer Enrichment Program)

Where: St Stephens church, 1525 newton st nw, washington, dc 20010 - corner of 16th St and Newton St NW

How: Columbia Heights Metro or S2/S4 busline

Why: Because Michelle is one of Washington's most powerful spoken word poets and youth empowerment workers. Michelle has garnered awards for her work, and recently published "Growing up Girl," an anthology of voices from marginilized spaces. In addition, she is an amazing instructor and has dedicated her life to improving young women's lives.

Etc: We will also have snacks, team building and drumming as part of tomorrow's activities.

Questions? Call Kristen at 202-213-7810


The Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project
www.youngwomendrum.org
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