Study Group with Gloria Browne-Marshall: Poetry Can Be Dangerous

Study Group with Gloria Browne-Marshall: Poetry Can Be Dangerous - Art, Activism, and Service 

Poet Alyssa Gaines will discuss her work and the role of poetry in creating a better society. Throughout history, poets have been at the forefront of political movements and a force for change. Whether spoken word or poetry, it can change minds, communities, and the world. Alyssa starred in "In The Heights" at A.R.T., performed at the Kennedy Center, and has written spell-binding poems such as "Blue Dashers" and "Lagrimas Negras." Poet, writer and singer Alyssa Gaines is an artist, activist, public servant and student at Harvard College.

Gloria will be joined in-person by Alyssa Gaines, the 2022 National Youth Poet Laureate and Harvard College '26. 

RSVP here by 10:00 AM Wednesday, 10/26  You must register through this form and a limited number of seats will be allocated for in-person participation. We will notify you at noon the day of the study group via your Harvard email whether you will be joining in-person or via Zoom. 

AUDIENCE: These conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address.

OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, all IOP study groups are off-the-record.