BHM Senior Writing Workout

This two-hour senior memoir workshop offers a reflective journey through a century of Black history commemorations. Participants will connect major historical milestones with their own lived experiences through guided conversation, storytelling, and writing activities. The session centers memory and wisdom, guiding participants on an exploration of how Black history has been remembered across generations and how those memories continue to shape identity, community, and legacy. Participants are encouraged to bring vintage family photographs, historic news clippings, or quotes from prominent African American musicians, leaders, or baseball players to spark discussion and reflection.

Instructor Bio:

Dr. Shiarnice Burton is a Houston-based educator, author, and spoken-word artist with a doctorate in Counseling and Psychology and over a decade of experience teaching creative writing and English/Language Arts. An author of more than 16 books, Dr. Burton’s work centers on healing, identity, and transformation. Beyond the page, she is also a recording artist whose debut R&B Album, LET ME, raises awareness about Black female infertility and disparities in Black maternal health. Through education, art, and advocacy, Dr. Burton continues to create spaces for storytelling, growth, and collective healing