EVENTS
ASCENDING JUSTICE HEALING CIRCLE
We are honored to partner with Intuned Consulting to co-facilitate the Ascending Justice Healing Circle, supporting parents who have been separated from their children or are still awaiting reunification. Together, we provide trauma-informed care, peer support, and social-emotional community education to address disconnection and offer empowering tools to protect brain health and gain personal power through healing justice.
Participants share thoughts of past live events!
“This presentation was awesome! What I take from it is that we need to teach children differently. Great job”
Nashville Public Library
“I laughed, I cried! It really was eye opening and hit home hard! Thanks for such an amazing performance!”
Solo Festival in Los Angeles
“Excellent! I felt, learned, experienced and felt energized
Spotlight on girls Conference in San Diego
“It touched my heart and gave a stronger why and reason to do what I do”
District Attorney Office in San Diego
PAST COMMUNITY EVENTS
RAJNII EDDINS
POETRY EXPERIENCE ANNIVERSARY
SEPTEMBER 9TH-15TH
The Luminous Minds Project is excited to announce our proud partnership with artist and visionary Rajni Eddins and the ‘Poetry Experience’ to bring a series of transformative events to Seattle, Wa Central District in King County and beyond.
We invite you to join us as we amplify the importance of healing spaces through the arts. Rajnii Eddins is a poet and co-founder of The Poetry Experience, a collective he established with his mother, Randee Eddins, in 1998. Randee Eddins is also the founder of the African American Writers Alliance. The Poetry Experience was created to provide a space for multiethnic artists and poets.
Last year, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Poetry Experience hosted an anniversary series. Moving forward, the collective will engage in yearly programming that will feature artistic sharings from both original and new members. These programs will also include youth engagements, writing workshops, and screenings of the documentary "May Those From Under Our Feet," which honors the history, narrative, and origins of The Poetry Experience.
JOIN US IN COMMUNITY TO HEAL, LEARN AND GROW THROUGH THE ARTS TO HAVE A PROFOUND POETIC EXPERIENCE!
SEATTLE, WA
UPCOMING EVENTS!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
SEPTEMBER 9TH
6PM-8PM
Venue
The Lemon Grove
The Poetry Experience Anniversary Celebration 2025 Kick Off
Join us on September 9th, 6-8pm at The Lemon Grove (the beautiful Black-owned vintage clothing store nestled in the heart of Pioneer Square) for a vibrant kickoff to another rich array of programs and engagements honoring the legacy of The Poetry Experience.
Featuring Performances By:
Melany Bell
Ibrahim Arsalan
Rajnii Eddins
And more!
The Poetry Experience in Solidarity with Palestine
Join us on September 12th, 6-7pm during Art Walk at The Blue Cone (a hub of creative practice and artist incubator space located on Capitol Hill) as artists Akua Kariamu and Rajnii Eddins share powerful pieces expressing solidarity with Palestine and the liberation of all oppressed people across the globe.
SEPTEMBER 12TH
6-7PM
Venue
Blue Cone Studios
SEPTEMBER 12TH
8:00PM -10PM
Venue
The Solo Bar
SEPTEMBER 14TH
10AM-2PM
Venue
Sacred Land Collective
For questions or concerns, contact:
📞 206-351-6055
✉️ theirnamesaremine@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 14TH
3:30PM-7PM
Venue
Seattle, Wa
SEPTEMBER 15TH
3PM-5PM
Venue
Wa Na Wari
RAJNII EDDINS POETRY EXPERIENCE
The Poetry Experience Showcase Open Mic
The beautiful program series honoring the legacy of creativity and community continues at The Solo Bar on September 12th, 8-10pm. This event, hosted by town treasure Jasmine Lomax, will feature dynamic works shared by artists Infinity and Rajnii Eddins. An open mic will follow, giving stage to community members to express themselves in courageous vulnerability—this is not to be missed!
The Poetry Experience: Community Healing and Film Screening
Join us for the 2nd Anniversary Celebration of The Poetry Experience on-site at the oasis of healing and creativity, Sacred Land Collective, for this wondrous event on September 14th, 10am-2pm!
Event Highlights:
Healing Circle with Rell Be Free
Writing Workshop with Rajnii Eddins
Screening of May Those From Under Our Feet
Closing Reading with Chelsey Richardson and Rajnii Eddins
Please Note: This event has a capacity of 25 participants, and registration will close as soon as we reach capacity. Please plan to arrive by 9:45am, as we will begin promptly at 10am and end at 2pm to respect the next group utilizing the Sacred Land Collective space.
Please share with any youth and community members who would benefit from this rich, meaningful experience.
We look forward to seeing you!
Blessings, Rajnii Eddins
The Poetry Experience On The Block Finale!
Join Rajnii Eddins at the On The Block Finale as he promotes The Poetry Experience Anniversary Celebrations, shares his texts, and participates in the freestyle festivities.
The Poetry Experience Writing/Sharing Circle @ Wa Na Wari
Join Ebo Barton and Rajnii Eddins at the treasure trove of culture, Wa Na Wari, for a fun series of writing workshops and readings exploring wordplay and the enriching elements of self-expression.
