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Purgatory Has An Address is a poetry collection abundant with magic, manifestation, and mediation despite these bleakest of times... yet, with guidance from ancestors, “with nana there is always time,” she grounds herself and the reader in moments of much needed peace... Let this collection be a reminder to anyone who needs it, that they, too, are a poem. --Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, author of Posada:Offerings of Witness and Refuge. |
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Washington’s book of poetry zeros in on the unique challenges women face in our modern world, and does it with unwavering strength. - Brit Middelton, BET Editor |
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PublicationsWashington's poetry has appeared in local and national publications some of which are
New Direction: Howard University Lullwater Review: Emory University The Black Scholar, California English, Becoming a Teacher A Women Who Submit Anthologies: Accolades and Gathering Her poem, Deciduous, published in the Boundless anthology by Flowersong Press was a Pushcart Prize nomination. |
Presentations
She has presented her work in community and national venues including
Inside Socal CBS2/KCAL9,
NPR, KPFK, and the National Poetry Slam.
Inside Socal CBS2/KCAL9,
NPR, KPFK, and the National Poetry Slam.
The Watering Hole Winter Retreat, South Carolina
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OrganizationsWashington is a graduate fellow of The Watering Hole, South Carolina,
and a fellow of the Inland Area Writing Project, UCRiverside. She is a member of Women Who Submit, Blacklandia, the Inland Empire National Council of Negro Women, and Black Book Chat.
Washington has been an educator for more than twenty years and considers all forms of writing and reading to be a source of learning, healing, and growth.
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Events
Black Book Chat Saturday, February 11th. 10 - 11:30 AM Join us on Zoom. The link will be on Instagram. Click the visual for the link You can join in on the discussion even if you haven't read the book. Vertical Divider
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