Writing & Activism Symposium (Black Mountain Institute) April 5

On April 5, join Black Mountain Institute Shearing Fellow Alejandro Heredia alongside feature speakers to participate in guided community dialogue about the power and limits of creative writing. The purpose of this free, afternoon-long event isn’t to arrive at any final definition, but to explore questions, ideas, and possibilities for how writing can be of service in the fight for social justice across a myriad of local, national, and international issues. 

Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
UNLV Campus* – RLL 101 and BMI’s Library
*Free parking on Saturdays!

The event will be made up of featured speaker readings, small group discussion among participants, and will end with a brief Q&A featuring the speakers.

Featured Speakers:

  • Roberto Lovato
  • Erica Vital-Lazare
  • Claytee White

An optional social hour will take place from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on campus for participants of the symposium.

Attendance is free, but registration is required! Space is limited.

Questions? Email blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu.

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