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Special Meeting February 7, 2020
5 pm to 7 pm at hesperia library
Fourth Annual African American Read-In
Members of the High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will feature Black voices, current and classic, at the Hesperia Library, 9650 7th Avenue in Hesperia, on Monday February 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. For a fourth year, literary contributions from African Americans will be shared. The Read-In began thirty-two years ago by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English.
The event will be emceed by T. Faye Griffin, 3X NAACP Award winner, Producer, Best Selling Author, Visual Artist, and board member of Arts Connection, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County.
Members and guests may read a 3–5-minute poem, passage, or even a condensed bio. They may also sing a song by an African-American composer or read a short scene from a play or movie. In the past the HDCWC has had readings of writers such as Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Toni Morrison. The public can come early to sign up for a remaining spot.
This event will be held in memory of Sandy Armistead, 1921-2021 Sandy Armistead was an Apple Valley resident who passed away last year and experienced racism many times in his long life. HDCWC president, Dwight Norris wrote his moving story in The Story of Sandy Armistead: A Black Man’s Journey in a White Man’s World, published in 2018.
The event will be emceed by T. Faye Griffin, 3X NAACP Award winner, Producer, Best Selling Author, Visual Artist, and board member of Arts Connection, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County.
Members and guests may read a 3–5-minute poem, passage, or even a condensed bio. They may also sing a song by an African-American composer or read a short scene from a play or movie. In the past the HDCWC has had readings of writers such as Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Toni Morrison. The public can come early to sign up for a remaining spot.
This event will be held in memory of Sandy Armistead, 1921-2021 Sandy Armistead was an Apple Valley resident who passed away last year and experienced racism many times in his long life. HDCWC president, Dwight Norris wrote his moving story in The Story of Sandy Armistead: A Black Man’s Journey in a White Man’s World, published in 2018.
WELCOME!
The California Writers Club is dedicated to educating writers of all levels of expertise in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work. The century-old club has 22 branches throughout California with about 1800 members. The High Desert Branch was founded in October of 1990.
Our members and guests gather in a friendly, open atmosphere of desert hospitality. We are dedicated to learning and teaching the skills and techniques of writing. Our membership is involved in poetry, screenwriting, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, biographies, memoirs, romance, historical novels, journalism, fiction and non-fiction. All genres and writing interests are encouraged.
We meet on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon,
at the Community Church at Jess Ranch.
11537 Apple Valley Road.
at the Community Church at Jess Ranch.
11537 Apple Valley Road.
For more information, contact President Dwight Norris.
Mailing address:
HDCWC
17645 Fisher St.
Victorville, CA 92395
Email:
HDCWC_web@aol.com
For a complete listing of the California Writers Club branches, visit www.calwriters.org
Branch By-Laws are linked here.
Mission Statement
The California Writers Club (CWC) shall foster professionalism in writing, promote networking of writers with the writing community, mentor new writers, and provide literary support for writers and the writing community as is appropriate through education and leadership.
The California Writers Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Branch By-Laws are linked here.
Mission Statement
The California Writers Club (CWC) shall foster professionalism in writing, promote networking of writers with the writing community, mentor new writers, and provide literary support for writers and the writing community as is appropriate through education and leadership.
The California Writers Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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