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[APPLAUSE]

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I'm really short.

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Let's talk about Teré.

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Let's do this.

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Teré Fowler-Chapman is an artist
whose medium is in black ink.

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Her creative works
possess fluidity

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that allows her work to
bend into multiple genres.

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She has empowered her
audiences by sharing her truths

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through spoken word.

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Her work has been featured on
the National Radio show, KXCI.

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She has been featured at venues
ranging from Davis-Monthan Air

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Force base to events such as
Tucson's All Souls Procession,

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a gathering for the community
to celebrate and honor

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those they have lost.

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She has also made appearances
at evenings like Take Back

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The Night, a night dedicated
to empower those who have been

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victims of sexual violence.

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As well as facilitated
innovative writing workshops

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that create awareness to
the importance of healing

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through expression
for youth and in turn,

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has provided young adults
safe places and spaces

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to express themselves.

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Teré Fowler-Chapman
currently resides in Tucson,

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where she hosts a community
open poetry reading called Words

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on the Avenue at Cafe Passe
and open readings designed

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to provide a platform and safe
place for the Tucson community

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to share their bravery
through poetry.

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Everyone please welcome
Teré Fowler-Chapman.

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[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]