WRITING RESOURCES
Below of serval writing resources that Jawanza Barial-Lumumba has tapped into in his own writing journey that he wanted to elevate to others.
Within the Creative Works section, there are prompts and processes crafted by Jawanza available to explore. Other services will be listed and available soon...
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“Kweli’s mission is to nurture emerging writers of color and create opportunities for their voices to be recognized and valued.”
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(Jawanza engages with workshops hosted and/or organized by the founder of Kweli Journal).
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“NY Writers Coalition Inc. (NYWC) empowers and enriches the lives of New Yorkers of all backgrounds and experiences through the art of creative writing.”​
(NOTE: This organization is no longer active, however resources are still available on their site.)
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“The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop is a call to create healthy, sustainable, and empowering classroom communities. Award-winning educator Felicia Rose Chavez exposes the politics of power and privilege that have silenced writers of color for far too long.”
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(Jawanza engages with principles from this book within his writing workshops.)
“StoryStudio Chicago is a nonprofit literary arts organization focused on building a writing community.”
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(Jawanza engages in events and workshops hosted by StoryStudio Chicago).
“We Need Diverse Books is a nonprofit that takes a holistic approach in improving literacy and building compassion by affecting change across the entire reading pipeline.”
(Jawanza engages with resources from WNDB.)
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“Your go to cafe and sober bar for loose leaf tea, bubble tea, chai, milk tea, and kombucha in Chicago! At Eli Tea Bar, we’re redefining the tea and coffee experience in the heart of Chicago.”
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(Jawanza engages with the weekly drop-in writing space hosted here every Monday.)
“Let’s Journey Together. Journaling became one of the main catalysts for my healing— being able to re-read old journal entries and identify destructive patterns helped me shift my perspective, rebuild my life, and live in true alignment with my purpose.”
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(Jawanza engages in journaling practice – not creative writing, more personal reflections – elevated and informed by Dr. Hava Rose.)