Writer and housing justice advocate, Tony Robles leads a special poetry-writing workshop reflecting back on the poetry of his uncle, Al Robles. This event is a free online workshop and is open to the public. Space is limited!

Tony Robles, "The People's Poet" was born in San Francisco and is the author of 2 poetry/short story collections, "Cool Don't Live Here No More--A letter to San Francisco" and "Fingerprints of a Hunger Strike", published by Ithuriel's Spear. He is the current Writer in Residence at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Was short list nominated for Poet Laureate of San Francisco in 2018 and individual literary artist grantee of the San Francisco Art Commission in 2019. His novel, "The Halo Halo House" will be published in 2021 by Paloma Press. He currently resides in Western North Carolina.

This the second part of our 2-part series honoring the work and impact of poet, historian, and social justice activist Al Robles, in celebration of Filipino American History Month and the recent expanded edition of his classic poetry collection 'Rappin’ With Ten Thousand Carabaos in the Dark' (UCLA AASC Press).

The first part of the series, a special reading and discussion entitled "Our poetry is the/ Best part of our struggle/ Our struggle is the/ Best part of our poetry: Reflections of the work and impact of Al Robles" will be on Friday, October 2nd.