DeMareon Gipson is a young writer, poet, and activist originally from Vallejo. His first collection of poetry, Looking Forward: A Collection of Perceptions, lyrically deals with systemic racism and the variety of ways it can manifest — in everything from institutional discrimination to food injustice. But it’s also emotional and personal at times, such as when navigating the difficulties of expressing self love as a Black man. In collaboration with Gipson, local filmmaker Lala Openi has made The Plan, a short film that visualizes poetry from Looking Forward. On Friday, December 18 at E. M. Wolfman General Interest Small Bookstore (410 13th St., Oakland), there will be a free screening of The Plan followed by a poetry reading by Gipson. The event will be the first in a new series called GODDESSFLOW, produced by local artist Brooke Doaks, which aims to highlight the power of Black femininity.
.DeMareon Gipson and ‘The Plan’
The first GODDESSFLOW event at E.M. Wolfman.
