Posted 8:17 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016
An Asian American transgender slam poet shares his life through performance and workshop.
An Asian American transgender slam poet will be speaking at UW-La Crosse. Kit Yan will speak at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, in the Brian and Lori Hesprich Auditorium, Graff Main Hall.
Yan is a slam poet, storyteller and comedian. He performs theatrical slam poetry pieces about his life as a transgender through stories about family, love and social justice. He also discusses topics of race and gender. Yan is an award-winning artist who has been on TV programs such as HBO’s “Asian Aloud” and PBS’ “Asian America.”
Yan will also hold a workshop for all interested in learning how to explore their story through spoken work. The workshop runs from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall.
Admission is free for both events, which are sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and The Pride Center. For more information about the program, visit uwlax.edu/CAB or call the Cartwright Information Counter at 608.785.8877.
If you go—
Who: Kit Yan
What: Lecture
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 4
Where: Brian and Lori Hesprich Auditorium, Graff Main Hall
Admission: Free