Behind the Scenes: Spoken Word

WOKE event goes virtual for a diverse night of storytelling, art and celebration

By Rachel Hickey

Selam Debs, Carla Beharry, Yellow Painted Walls, Green Plants

Debs and Beharry noticed a clear gap in our community – many BIPOC groups can’t find mentors to relate to. So, the pair worked to build WOKE events as a platform for racialized members of the community to share stories and find mentors in a safe space. 

After so many years of education, advocating and standing up for justice, this was a night of warmth and uplifting celebration of where the community is right now and where it's going. 

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