Winterfat Reading Room in honor of June Jordan

When: September 24, 2026 - 19.30

Winterfat Presse (Berlin) presents an evening of spoken word poetry, inspired by the late June Jordan’s teachings and poetics.

Jordan’s work is woven with immediacy and truth telling, often to an insurrectionary level— asking us to imagine new possibilities, even while speaking of the malevolence in our world. To believe that joy is possible while alchemizing the empires that surround us is a feat to be honored and amplified.

The evening will feature selected readers, followed by an open mic, and responds to the prompt: “Write a poem about something that feels inherently terrifying, and transform it.” All participants are invited to write something new, bring something related, or just show up. All are welcome!

This event is hosted and programmed by Winterfat’s editor-in-chief, Andi Gunther. You can contact winterfatpresse@gmail.com with any questions or to sign up for the open mic beforehand.