Poems about the War in Gaza
Sun, Dec 10
|East Lansing
Yahya Ashour, emerging poet known for his profound reflections on the challenges faced by Palestinians, will share his work in East Lansing
Time & Location
Dec 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
East Lansing, 920 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
About the event
Yahya Ashour is an emerging poet known for his profound and moving reflections on the human experience, particularly the challenges faced by Palestinians of Gaza. His unique perspective as a Palestinian poet adds depth and authenticity to the discourse surrounding the complexities of the Middle East. Yahya arrived in the United States in September 2023 and, unfortunately, is unable to return to his home in Gaza due to current circumstances.
Yahya will be reading from his new poems and answering questions about the impact of the Israeli military invasion on his life, work, and future.
Session 1:Sunday December 10, 2023 | 6:00 PM Location: Islamic Center of East Lansing, 920 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
Session 2:Monday December 11, 2023 | 3:00PM Location: Atrium Wells Hall B (2nd floor), Michigan State University
SPONSORED BY: Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities, Global DEI, the Muslim Studies Program, the Honors College, the Creative Writing Program, the Leslie Endowed Chair in American Indian and Indigenous Literature, in partnership with the Lansing Area Peace Education Center and the Islamic Center of East Lansing.