Queerness and the Natural World

Presented with Autumn House Press Queer Nature Tuesday, October 117:00 pm Queer Nature is a groundbreaking anthology of more than 200 LGBTQIA+ poets writing about nature. Tuesday’s program, presented with Pittsburgh publisher Autumn House Press, features...

Poems as Resistance Language

Dr. Haki Madhubuti Taught By Women: Poems as Resistance Language New & Selected Monday, February 17:00 pm Poet, author, editor, and publisher of Third World Press, Dr. Haki Madhubuti, visits City of Asylum’s virtual channel to celebrate his newest poetry...

All Pittsburghers are Poets: Poem of the Week

Happy National Poetry Month! As we spend as much time at home as possible due to COVID-19, we invite you to tap into your own well of creativity. City of Asylum believes that All Pittsburghers are Poets, and now we want to hear from you! We are calling all residents...