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Black Consciousness in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca educator and Mental Wellness expert Dr. Nia Nunn debuts multimedia project to help strengthen community culture, social consciousness

Catherine White
4 min read
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Pictures & Words: Haiku
Catherine White tries her hand at the Japanese poetry form, Haiku. Putting words to her own photos, she explores nature and more.

Catherine White
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Vibing with Cat White
One of Cat's favorite seasons is summer! Find out how she's been soothing her sanity in the latest Vibing with Cat White.

Catherine White
5 min read
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A Note from Managing Editor Catherine White
Find out what's new on the Southern Tier Life website in July from Managing Editor Catherine White.

Catherine White
3 min read
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Southern Tier Literary Life: Thoughts on America
Poet Aleathia Drehmer shares her thoughts on America in prose and poetry, during this month of recognizing U.S. independence.

Aleathia Drehmer
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Discipline, and Action
Bath poet Kidd Williams closes out her poetry column series reflecting on where her hero's journey has led her and what's next.

Kidd Williams
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Coming Home
Bath poet Kidd Williams shares her journey of self actualization and gaining peace in her own skin.

Kidd Williams
5 min read
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Griefwater: On Dysphoria (and Euphoria)
Bath poet Kidd Williams writes about how poetry helped her express her awakening and rebirth.

Kidd Williams
5 min read
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The Closet
Bath poet Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her accept who she was and gave her the courage to be authentically herself.

Kidd Williams
5 min read
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Writing and Identity
Local poet and musician Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her find her own identity, as a writer and trans woman.

Kidd Williams
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Inspiring Youth Through Poetry
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer ends her series with stories of how poetry can inspire youth.

Aleathia Drehmer
5 min read
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Connecting the Community Through Independent Bookstores
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer writes about the importance of independent bookstores to the community and writers.

Aleathia Drehmer
5 min read
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Local Writer Charde Vera Uses Poetry to Teach Children Self-Love
Local author Charde Vera shares how she used poetry to teach children self confidence and love in her first children's book.

Charde Vera
5 min read
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The Power of Poetry to Change Lives
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer explores the poets and poetry that affected her life and work.

Aleathia Drehmer
5 min read
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Evolution of the Poem Through Prompt Writing
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer shares how prompt writing helped her write during some dark times.

Aleathia Drehmer
5 min read
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A Note from Managing Editor: Catherine White
Southern Tier Life Managing Editor Catherine White shares some of the stories featured in April on the website.

Catherine White
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A Life of Poetry
Aleathia Drehmer is a poet living in Corning. She will share her thoughts on the art of poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Aleathia Drehmer
5 min read
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