Free writing workshop will document Brooklyn’s black history

Join us in documenting Brooklyn’s black history with a new writing workshop from Voices of Lefferts. The ongoing free community project offers participants the opportunity to share their stories, get feedback on their writing and publish their work in a magazine.

The community history program begins Feb. 28 and runs every Saturday through May 23. Two of the meetings are in-person, while the other five sessions are virtual.

The project was started in 2017 by former Prospect Lefferts Gardens resident and English professor Deborah Mutnick. It focused on neighborhood life and was inspired by the Depression-era Works Progress Administration art and writing programs, which documented life across America.

The highlight of each workshop was a journal showcasing the work of writers, photographers and designers from the community. The magazine’s 15th issue was recently published and the next one is currently in production.

The upcoming series looks beyond the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood and examines Black history throughout the neighborhood. Those interested in participating can pay information on the website or email Voices of Lefferts directly at info@voicesoflefferts.org.

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