VOICES at VONA-Writers of Color Workshop

This summer in San Francisco, writing workshops in creative writing, poetry, Fiction, Memoirs, and Political Content by folks such Suheir Hammad, Mat Johnson, and many more. Applications DUE APRIL 5TH!

INFO HERE

Seis Cinco Seis Comics-Ciudad Juarez-Mexico

I have to thank Samax for introducing these talented folks to me. Dominique Arce, Fabian Cobos, Oliver Lee Arce, Raul Morales, Ruben Dario are 656 Comics. 656 Comics is a powerhouse studio of illustrators, writers, and graphic designers who collaborate to bring you several stories which weave mythology, every day struggle, the experience, and politics of living on La Frontera (The Border) between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso Texas. All while inserting a bit of humor. This team has exhibited their work in the Bay Area, Mexico, Venezuela, and Paris. Not only are they extremely talented and witty, but they have also won awards and countless reviews. Big props and respect to the 656 Team. Check them out here
-Rob

SHORT Story contest-AAWW

More information HERE

Semester at Sea

Hi All. Here is a travel opportunity for college students, and one that I've been learning/hearing more about recently. I know, I know, Semester at Sea was a season on Road Rules, but I've talked to a couple of people (one American, one Mexican) that went on a voyage and they had overwhelmingly good things to say. Mostly, like anything, the experience is what you make of it, and how often do you have the chance to go to at least 12 places around the world in 3 months? And sometimes Desmond Tutu is aboard. From what I gather, it's just doing a study abroad program, there are scholarship opportunities and your credits transfer and all of that. The itinerary for Fall 2010 semester is:

Nova Scotia, Canada
Cadiz, Spain
Casablanca, Morocco
Tema (Accra), Ghana
Cape Town, South Africa
Port Louis, Mauritius
Chennai, India
NEW PORT: Singapore
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Hong Kong / Shanghai, China
Yokohama / Kobe, Japan
Honolulu / Hilo, Hawaii, USA
San Diego, California, USA

There's also opportunities for "lifelong learners," parents, and folks who want to go on an "enrichment voyage." I'm so into it I'm even applying to be staff on one of their voyages. Here's their website:

http://www.semesteratsea.org/

And also I just started a blog about travel and movement, check it out if you're so inclined :) :

http://dreykeepingitmoving.blogspot.com/

Peace,
Andrea