Provider Details
Provider: Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice, Inc
Contact Details
Address
Druid Heights Neighborhood
Baltimore, MD 21217
Baltimore, MD 21217
Cultural Organization
Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice (BWPSJ) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing skill-building learning experiences and opportunities for writers. We envision a world where stories are tools for liberation, the arts are central to social justice movements, and diverse voices lead the way toward understanding, empathy, justice, and equity.
Events and Programs Offered
Proof of Life: A Poetry Writing Intensive
Proof of Life: A Poetry Writing Intensive A Writing Workshop for High School Students in Baltimore City Overview “Proof of Life” is a writing intensive that explores poetry as a way of bearing witness to the life we live. The term, often used in hostage…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency
Art Forms:
Storytelling, Creative Writing
Impact Storytelling with Short Form Media
Overview Impact Storytelling is an intensive, fast-paced workshop that immerses students in the art of writing short screenplays that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. In just four days, participants develop, write, and film their own short screenplay, building the skills and techniques needed…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency
Art Forms:
Digital Arts/Media
BWPSJ Baltimore Youth Writers Oral History Project
Overview The BWPSJ Baltimore Youth Writers Oral History Project trains students to conduct effective interviews, research, and gather historical data on the Black literary arts community in Baltimore, MD. Students interview Black writers of various genres and ages to learn about their experiences and contributions…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop
Art Forms:
Digital Arts/Media, Creative Writing
Youth Media Academy for Peace and Social Justice
A 4-Day Residency for High School Students in Baltimore City Overview The BWPSJ Youth Media Academy for Peace and Social Justice equips high school students with the skills to use media as a tool for advocacy and change. Students learn the art of storytelling and…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Digital Arts/Media