Author: womenspeakproject
Write To Speak Spoken Word Workshop
On November 16th, 2019, The WomenSpeak Project conducted the Write To Speak Spoken Word Workshop. The workshop which was facilitated by Alyea Pierce, a poet and Fullbright… Read more “Write To Speak Spoken Word Workshop”
Write to Speak
“Write to Speak” spoken word workshop for women. Learn to tell impactful stories using your poetic voice. In this workshop participants will be exposed to the tools… Read more “Write to Speak”
Her Anger
Anger expresses itself in different ways, but for Rosa, she felt as if her expressions were always imprisoned; imprisoned in the jail of her “brought-up-see”. No foul… Read more “Her Anger”
Question/Dedication
woman of the ceaseless prayers, folded handkerchiefs and calloused hands of the lace-trimmed half-slips and head-ties to protect from dew and sun of the bush tea and… Read more “Question/Dedication”
Your Money
I still remember those nights Sleeping with my knees locked tight The lascivious looks you gave me Are burned into my psyche And Mom was either oblivious… Read more “Your Money”
The Longest Journey
The sky was strange that day. Blanched white. This lack of colour disturbed her. Alba held tighter to her older sister’s hand. Leah was walking with an… Read more “The Longest Journey”
Telling Women’s Stories
For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign 2018, WomenSpeak presents “16 Stories” :original works of fiction and poetry dealing with issues of violence,… Read more “Telling Women’s Stories”
Your Story Women’s Writing Retreat
The WomenSpeak Project hosted it’s first full day Your Story Women’s Writing Retreat on September 16, 2018 at Green Meadows Santa Cruz. Twenty women participated in the… Read more “Your Story Women’s Writing Retreat”