SPOKEN WORD: Poetry, Identity and the Power of Language

This workshop with internationally renowned poet, author, educator and performer, Amir Sulaiman, is offered as part of OneLife Institute's Transformative Visions series.

The workshop will explore how identity and perception impact the creative process. The objective is to aid in awakening the human consciousness to oneness through art and cultural contribution. Art is a highly effective way to understand oneself, express oneself, and in turn, understand others. Amir’s teaching principles aim to increase understanding of one another, as understanding facilitates peace and cooperation between peoples. As a master class instructor and workshop facilitator, Amir focuses less on the form and tools of poetry and more on the source of the poetry in the heart and mind of the poet/student. He assists the students in pulling away veils or masks and plunging deeper into their own true realities. The classes engage with the art of poetry as a practice in self-discovery.

AMIR SULAIMAN BIOGRAPHY

Amir Sulaiman is a poet, author, educator, recording artist, & Harvard University Fellow. He was featured for two seasons on Russell Simmons' groundbreaking series Def Poetry Jam on HBO. His poems cross subjects of love, tragedy, social justice, and what it means to reconcile humanity with the unprecedented trials of modernity. The Center for Muslim Christian Understanding at Georgetown University recognized Amir as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims In The World. Amir’s master classes, workshops, seminars, keynotes and performances have been requested and conducted throughout the United States and around the world, including Australia, Malaysia, Senegal, Iran, Belgium and England. amirsulaiman.com

This workshop is offered free of charge thanks to funding from the Akonadi Foundation. Attendance is limited. PLEASE REGISTER ONLY IF YOU ARE COMMITTED TO ATTENDING. Thank you!

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Oakstop is conveniently located on BART and bus lines. If driving we recommend that you use one of the nearby lots, rather than street parking, since street parking is limited to 2-hours. We prefer participants not have to leave the workshop to move their car or feed the meter. You can use this platform to locate lots and compare costs: http://www.parkme.com

Amir Sulaiman: Poetry, Identity and the Power of Language