Rage and Resilience 2nd meeting

CGS will be holding our 2nd reading group on the topic of rage as power.

In times of uncertainty, marked by ongoing violence and the hateful rhetoric of world leaders, many of us feel powerless, afraid, and angry. But how can we channel that anger? In this reading group, we will explore works that examine anger as a source of power and resilience.

For the second session, we will read I Want a President (1992) by Zoe Leonard, translated by Fumina Hamasaki. This poem questions political representation and highlights perspectives from LGBTQ+ communities and marginalized groups. It was inspired by poet and activist Eileen Myles' candidacy in the 1992 U.S. presidential election. Running as an independent against wealthy male candidates, Myles identified as "openly female" and was part of a community directly affected by poverty and the AIDS crisis.

We will provide copies of the text in both English and Japanese.

Who can attend: This event is open to all ICU students

Dates：
1/23 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50—  (My Words to Victor Frankenstein Above the Village of Chamounix: Performing Transgender Rage)

1/30 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50—(I want a President)
2/6 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50— (Mourning and Militancy)
2/13 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50 —Reading TBC

Language: English and Japanese

Venue: CGS (ERB 301)

Coordinators: Anna Tatton (CGS RIA) and Fumina Hamasaki (CGS Assistant Professor by Special Appointment).

We're looking forward to meeting/seeing you there!

Inquiry: cgs@icu.ac.jp