RAPHAEL COHEN is a writer and performer currently living in Oakland, California. Committed to utilizing the word as a vehicle for personal and social transformation, Raphael’s poetry and prose critically examine the multifaceted nature of oppression, explore and expose the hidden costs of privilege, and vibrantly inspire efforts toward self-actualization. Through his art, he hopes to propose liberating alternatives to the often incapacitating impact of dominant narratives on our psyches and spirits. A storyteller at heart, Raphael has shared his work in New York, Montreal, Toronto, and throughout the Bay area. He recently released his first full-length collection of poetry, Scrutinizing Lines, and with that, founded Play In The Margins Press, an independent publishing project and event production company dedicated to promoting the work of local writers and performers intent on social change.His work as an educator has ranged from leading literary arts and performance classes with elementary and middle school youth to developing curriculum and facilitating anti-oppression workshops for organizations such as the Fresh Air Fund, Jewish Youth for Community Action, Y-Step (Youth Step Toward Addressing Racism), and the White Privilege Conference.
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