Nellie Wong: A Life in Poetry, Politics, and Radical Visibility

Описание: In recognition of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Seattle Radical Women member Sarah Scott presents a tribute to acclaimed Chinese American poet Nellie Wong. At 90 years of age in 2024, Wong had her fifth collection of poetry published, “Nothing Like Freedom.” For over 40 years, she has been part of Bay Area social justice movements as a leader of Radical Women, while also earning numerous honors for her writing. Seattle Radical Women meeting, May 15, 2025. The video of Wong reading a poem, referred to at the end of the report, can be accessed here: "Sounds in the Night"
   • Nellie Wong — The Poetry Center  
Photo shows Nellie, second from left, with other San Francisco Radical Women members.