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Trapeta Mayson

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Poet Laureate Philadelphia 2020-2021/Founder - Healing Verse Philly Poetry Line 1-855-POEMRx2. Poet/Workshop Facilitator.
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May 10-May 16: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, blew kind reads "Exploring my grief, Part 1" #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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May 3-May 9: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Allison Whittenberg reads “Swedge” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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April 26-May 2: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Debra Powell-Wright reads "Remembering 2020 and Still" #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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April 12-18: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Monica Gager reads “The Wolf We Feed” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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✨ You’re invited ✨ Join us for the launch of Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are Talking, a public art exhibition featuring 19 powerful poems written by Germantown residents. 🗓 April 11 ⏰ 2 PM – 5 PM 📍 Friends Free Library (5418 Germantown Ave) & Ubuntu Fine Art (5423 Germantown Ave) Come through for a special day filled with: 🖤 Live poetry & activations 🍽 Food & community 🚶🏽 Guided tours ✨ Interactive public art This event is family-friendly, with a youth poetry activity happening throughout the entire program, making it a space for all ages to engage, create, and connect. This project is part of a citywide effort supported by Creative Philadelphia and Bloomberg Philanthropies, uplifting art as a tool for healing and change. These poems share real stories of healing from the impacts of gun violence, now transformed into installations across Germantown. Pull up, show love, and experience the power of community and art. Artistic Leads and Co-Curators: @YolandaWisher and @TrapetaM Public Art Curator: Rob Blackson Learn More: Link in Bio!
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April 5-11: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Joy Andréa Terrell reads “I Feel You” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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March 29-April 4: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, cheryl jones reads “holding on...” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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March 22-28: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, David A. Gaines reads “Dandelion” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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March 15-21: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Colin Shields Chrestay reads “To Midvale, that great hill” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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March 8-14: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Anndee Hochman reads "In the Beginning" #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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March 1-7: This week on the Healing Verse Poetry Line, Ayanna Weston reads “City lines” #HealingVerseGermantown transforms the voices of those touched by gun violence into healing verses of poetry and public art in a powerful outlet for collective expression against violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. A selection of poems written by Germantown residents through a series of community poetry workshops will be featured on a 24-hour toll-free poetry phone line from November 2024–May 2026 and transformed into a temporary public art exhibition installed in Germantown in 2026. The temporary poetry and public art project is supported by the City of Philadelphia through @CreativePHL and a winner of the @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge grant. Call 1-855-POEMRX2 (1-855-763-6792) for a new poem every week, and for mental health resources 24/7. Image Descriptions in alt text.
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The key to putting on a beautiful event is bringing together beautiful humans. Our speakers, artists, healers, and honorees are some of the warmest, kindest, *realest* folks we know. Thank you for helping us bring the space and event to life with your gifts and offerings. DJ & Keynote Speaker: @djdandaravibes Emcee: Deacon Dr. Shanaé Burch @shanaerebecca Artists: Malidelphia @malidelphia (drum), Trapeta Mayson @trapetam (poetry), Reverend Rhetta @reverendrhetta (song and drum) Honorees: Tien Sydnor-Campbell @bodymindphilosophy , Kirtrina Baxter, Chris Bolden-Newsome, and Nyambi Royster (in memoriam), represented by her sons. We are so grateful for each of you 🌻🤲🏽✨ Photos by @wrighteyevisuals
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