BLACK FEATHER P.O.E.T.S. Incorporated

Our Workshops

We Remember

We give because we remember

We do not give from what is left
We give from what we know

We give because we remember
What it feels like
to be spoken over
to be told
you are not ready
not worthy
not enough

We remember the weight of silence
how it clings to the bones
when no one calls your name in a room full of light

So we give
not because we have so much
but because we have been through so much
and survived it
and saw others who did not

We do not wait for perfection
We see brilliance in broken places
We speak life where others see ruin
We believe
again
and again
and again

There is no shame in beginning
No shame in stumbling
No shame in having once been forgotten
There is only truth
and rising
and voice
and choice

We open the door wide
not to show what we built
but to remind others
that they can build too
from ashes
from nothing
from stories that were almost lost

We teach what we know
We share what we have
Because someone once did that for us
And it saved us

That is why we give
That is why we serve
That is why we stay

Because we are still becoming
And we are not going alone

Workshops we Facilitate 

Empowerment Through Poetry: Finding Your Voice

  • Focus on helping women and youth express their stories and emotions through poetry.

Mentoring At-Risk Youth: Building Confidence and Resilience

  • Strategies for effectively mentoring at-risk youth and fostering self-esteem and resilience.

Advocating for Abuse Victims: Support and Resources

  • Providing tools and resources for supporting victims of abuse and advocating for their rights.

Injury Awareness in Communities of Color

  • Educating participants on injury prevention and safety measures, with a focus on communities of color.

Healthcare Advocacy: Addressing Disparities for Black Women

  • Discussing the healthcare disparities faced by black women and strategies to advocate for equitable healthcare access.

Embracing Diversity: Building Bridges Through Dialogue

  • Promoting positive dialogue and understanding within diverse communities.

Collaborative Poetry: Writing for Change

  • Facilitating group poetry sessions that focus on themes of empowerment, social justice, and community building.

Partnering with Educational Institutions: Poetry in Schools

  • Exploring ways to integrate poetry and creative writing programs into educational settings to inspire youth.

Women’s Health and Wellness: Holistic Approaches

  • Providing information on holistic health practices and self-care strategies for women.

Global Community Engagement: Poetry Without Borders

  • Encouraging global collaboration and sharing of poetic works to foster a sense of global community and mutual understanding.