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Kundiman
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Nonprofit dedicated to nurturing writers & readers of Asian American literature. No longer active on this platform. Follow us on instagram.com/kundimanforever.
New York, USA
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    Kundiman
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    Apr 6, 2020
    It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Kimarlee Nguyen, a dear member of our community & an inaugural Mentorship Fellow. Kimarlee was a brilliant, unforgettable writer we are devastated to lose. We'll be sharing stories of hers today; join us in reading her words.
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    Kundiman
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    Dec 10, 2020
    We are devastated over the loss of Anthony Veasna So. The loss of his voice is immeasurable. Anthony was an incoming Retreat fellow, and we'd like to share some of his writing today.
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    Kundiman
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    Mar 16, 2022
    We're sending deep love to our community today, the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. We remember the 8 people who were killed, and we denounce anti-Asian racism and misogyny in all its forms.🕯️ Here is a list of resources for support today:
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    Kundiman
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    Apr 1, 2021
    For National Poetry Month, here are ten books by Asian American poets. Contemporary Asian American poetry is boundless and beautiful—let’s celebrate it, not only this month, but forever. 📚🥰🙌 kundiman.org/announcements/…
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    Kundiman
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    Jul 17, 2023
    On July 5th the Asian American Literature Festival was suddenly canceled by @smithsonian leadership, just weeks in advance. Without explanation, they erased months of planning work and canceled a unique and historically significant event.
    Smithsonian abruptly cancels Asian American literary festival
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    Kundiman
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    Mar 17, 2021
    We are holding space for the grief and anger and pain of our community in the wake of last night's horrific violence in Atlanta. We send you all love.
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    Kundiman
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    Nov 21, 2018
    may our bed be stoked with fresh cut rosemary and glinting thyme, all herbs in due season tucked under wild sheets: fit for the conjugation of joy. –– Meena Alexander Rest in peace, Meena. We love you! poets.org/poetsorg/poem/…
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    Kundiman
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    Aug 1, 2023
    Congratulations to @sallywenmao, whose new collection The Kingdom of Surfaces is out today from @GraywolfPress! 💙 graywolfpress.org/books/kingdom-…
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    Kundiman
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    Jul 17, 2023
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    Read the open letter from co-organizers of the 2023 Asian American Literature Festival. We join our community partners in condemning the cancellation of this year’s festival & calling on the @smithsonian to be accountable for the harms they’ve caused docs.google.com/document/d/1-_…
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    Kundiman
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    Oct 13, 2023
    Kundiman stands in solidarity with Palestinians and their struggle for justice, liberation, and sovereignty. We unequivocally condemn the ongoing occupation of and genocide in Palestine.
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    Kundiman
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    Dec 1, 2018
    Please RT: Now accepting 2019 Kundiman Asian American Creative Writing Retreat applications! Faculty include @HalaNAlyan, Myung Mi Kim, @craigsperez, Tania James, & Shawn Wong! Open now through 1/15! Apply and spread the word. kundiman.org/retreat/
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    Kundiman
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    Jun 15, 2020
    On Saturday 6/27 at 1 pm ET, @aafcollective will lead a virtual Black & Asian American Feminist Solidarities Workshop to discuss ways Asian Americans can build solidarities for liberation. There is no cost to attend! kundiman.org/feminist-solid…
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    Kundiman
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    Oct 7, 2019
    "What is a home? How easily it can be destroyed: the untying of traditional ropes, pull, the scroll-unraveling." Thanks @DanRather for bringing back this stunning poem by our dear Joseph O. Legaspi on @POETSorg! 🌿💖 poets.org/poem/tree-spar…
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    Kundiman
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    May 3, 2021
    For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, enjoy this list of twenty-five books by AAPI writers, both classic and contemporary, in collaboration with @PenguinClassics. Let's fight to celebrate and amplify AAPI voices all year long. ✊📚 kundiman.org/announcements/…