The Alamo Colleges District hosted former U.S. Poets Laureates Joy Harjo and Ada Limón on January 29 at the Carver Community Cultural Center for the 5th Annual National Day of Collective Healing.
The event was open to the public and brought together students, staff, and community members. The evening featured poetry readings, discussions, and performances designed to encourage reflection and connection among attendees. Organizers emphasized that the program aimed to provide a space for healing and understanding through storytelling and creative arts.
The district expressed appreciation for contributors who participated in the event, including Palo Alto College Ballet Folklórico, Destiny Hernández, representatives from the Payaya Clan of the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation, Cassandra Parker-Nowicki (Executive Director of the Carver Community Cultural Center), and Lachuné Boyd.
Photos and videos from the gathering are available online.
