Written by Stephanie Sajor.

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Reflection: Kappa Psi Epsilon’s Roots II Reality at CSU LB

On March 15, 2012, Roots II Reality was the first time forWord had ever performed at a college university that was not our alma mater UC Irvine. The lovely ladies of Kappa Psi Epsilon invited us to perform at CSU Long Beach: The Battle of the Beach was no more.

It was quite a journey to get to Long Beach. I left from UCLA by my lonesome. Steph and Susan drove together from El Monte. Mark came from Fullerton. We met up at the Safeway parking lot so we could take one car on campus. Save money for parking!

The event was held outside. There was an array of performers from emcees to musicians to poets. It was a chilly night, but the mic was burning from all the fueling passion spilled on stage. Our friends, Janice and Jay, were there sharing their poetry and holding it down for KmB. We performed late at night so thanks to all those who stayed to support the later performances. Our first time performing at a college university and what a good time it was.

Roots II Reality was beautifully organized and it was not surprise that this was the second show of its kind. We can’t wait for its next show by Kappa Psi Epsilon of CSU Long Beach!

Here’s some pictures of us in the parking lot because we forgot to take pictures during the event. Shame on us, but at least we got this!

- Eddy M. Gana Jr.

forWord Feature: Tuesday Night Cafe - National Poetry Month!

Tuesday Night Project presents:

The 1st & 3rd Tuesday Night Cafe
April 17, 2012

Celebrating National Poetry Month!

Hosted by: Johneric Concordia

Guest DJ: Sessions LA DJs
http://www.sessionsla.com/

Featuring:
- Audrey Kuo
http://audreykuo.wordpress.com/

- Dawen
http://www.dawen.us/

- forWord
http://forwordcollective.tumblr.com/

- Mike the Poet
http://mikethepoetla.tumblr.com/

- Cold Tofu
http://www.coldtofu.com/

- Zulay and Allan

Featured Vendor:
Vinyl Delight
http://record-bowls.com/

Open Mic sign-ups at 6:45pm

Live broadcast begins at 7:30 PM at:

http://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/watchlive

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Parking is available across the street at the Aiso Street Parking Lot!
$3 Flat Rate after 5pm

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Want to be featured this season as an artist, vendor, or performer?
We’re accepting submissions through April 30th! Submit here:
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The Asian American Literary Review: Spring 2012: forWord in the Forum

New AALR issue is here! if you don’t have a copy coming, order here: http://aalrmag.org/get-involved/membership-subscription/. forWord is published in the Forum section with a transcript that details our thoughts on Asian-American literary generations!

With a forum on “Generations” with Genny Lim, David Mura, Velina Hasu Houston, Neelanjana Banerjee, Fred Wah, Sunyoung Lee of Kaya Press, and many more. Maxine Hong Kingston interviewed by Min Song; new writing by RZ Linmark, Ed Park, Ed Bok Lee, Wing Tek Lum, Hiromi Ito, and more.