Word Up and The Kenan Center for Turkish Cultural Studies presents a book talk with Dr. Arzu Eylül Yalçınkaya for"Semiha Cemal: A Portrait of a Turkish Sufi Philosopher", accompanied by a Sufi music performance by Istanbul Meşk Ensemble.
Word Up Recirculation welcomes sustainable food systems researcher Antonio Roman-Alcalá to discuss his new book, North Stars of Emancipation: California's Diverse Food and Farming Movements in Times of Racial Reckoning, on how greater racial inclusion can propel movements forward and help realize sustainable change, from a longtime political organizer and researcher. Please register in advance.
Word Up Recirculation: Joy in Motion - A Soulful Yoga Flow. A Saturday afternoon to move with intention, reconnect with yourself, and find joy through movement and community. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle guidance, you'll be invited to release tension, cultivate awareness, and create space for both grounding and renewal. All experience levels are welcome.
Word Up welcomes Francis Mateo for a reading of Embers of Exile: A Poetic Exodus, a powerful new collection of poetry exploring memory, migration, identity, and the textures of contemporary urban life — out July 15, 2026.
Word Up Recirculation welcomes New York Times bestselling author Naima Coster for her new book Take What You Can, a rich, panoramic exploration of friendship, class, new motherhood, and independence. Co-hosted by Dominican Writers Association.
Word Up welcomes award-winning filmmaker and prolific public speaker Denise Soler Cox to discuss her new book, " What Will They Say?: Confront Cultural Taboos and Discover Your Inner Power", which exposes nine common Latinx cultural taboos no one dares discuss and shares her road-tested advice to blast through them and reclaim your power.
