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Reflection Session #13: The 20th Anniversary

Tue, Sep 14

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Reflection Session #13 features nationally acclaimed Palestinian American poet Naomi Shihab Nye, in the wake of the 20th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. Join us as we reflect on the last two decades, through poetry and dialogue. Presented by The Carver Community Cultural Center.

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Reflection Session #13: The 20th Anniversary
Reflection Session #13: The 20th Anniversary

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Sep 14, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

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Reflection Session #13: The 20th Anniversary

Special Guest: Naomi Shihab Nye

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

6-7:30pm Central / 7-8:30pm Eastern

Our September episode features nationally acclaimed, award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye, in the wake of the 20th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. Join us as we reflect on the last two decades, through poetry and dialogue. This session will feature the "September Arabesque" from the digital film of Andrea Assaf's Eleven Reflections on September, and poetry readings by our esteemed guest. 

Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and an American mother. She began composing her first poem at  the age of six and has published or contributed to over 30 volumes. Her  works include poetry, young-adult fiction, picture books, and novels. Although she calls herself a "wandering poet", she refers to San Antonio as her home. She says a…

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