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Los Angeles, CA — March 29, 2025 — The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Los Angeles featured a powerful and thought-provoking panel titled “Poetry of Empathy and the Art of Resistance & Dissent” on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The session took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Presented by River Paw Press, the panel brought together acclaimed literary voices who explored the transformative power of poetry in times of social and political crisis. Distinguished panelists included Askold Melnyczuk, Beau Beausoleil, and Richard Modiano. The discussion was moderated by award-winning poet, writer, and filmmaker Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, founder of River Paw Press.
The event delved into how poetry serves as both a vessel for empathy and a formidable tool of dissent—challenging narratives, amplifying silenced voices, and bearing witness to truth. Panelists reflected on their own experiences and bodies of work, sharing insights into the role of the poet as an agent of resistance and conscience.
Attendees responded with deep engagement, contributing to a meaningful exchange on how literature, particularly poetry, continues to shape cultural conversations and social movements.
For more information about the event or future offerings from River Paw Press, please visit www.riverpawpress.com or the official AWP website at www.awpwriter.org.
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