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Our poetry is the / Best part of our struggle: Reflections on Al Robles

Join us for a special program that will feature reflections on 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).

Featured poets include:

  • Shirley Ancheta

  • Russell Leong

  • Oscar Peñaranda

  • Tony Robles

  • Janice Lobo Sapigao

  • Irene Soriano Saxon

With event emcee, Professor Lucy Mae San Pablo Burns

As part of this event series, UCLA AASC is also presenting a poetry writing workshop with writer and housing justice advocate, Tony Robles, nephew of Al Robles, on Saturday, October 3rd. Workshop info is forthcoming.