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2005 Emerging Voices Reception
January 12, 2005
On Sunday, January 9th, former E.V. fellow Eduardo Santiago hosted the opening reception for the 2005 Rosenthal fellows, former fellows and mentors and friends of the program. Read more for pictures.
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The 2005 Rosenthal Fellows were welcomed into the program in style last weekend, despite the rain, at the home of 2004 E.V. fellow Eduardo Santiago. Fellows got the chance to talk to former mentors, fellows, and PEN staff during this opening reception.
The 2005 Rosenthal Fellows are:
Cynthia Bond * Jawanza Dumisani * Robbie Frandsen * Qevin Oji * Lan Tran * Alia Yunis
Our gracious hosts, Eduardo Santiago and Lion.
Former mentor Jervey Tervalon and ‘05 fellow Alia Yunis.
1998 Rosenthal Fellow Noel Alumit and former E.V. mentor Mary Rakow.
Jean Benoit and ‘05 Fellow Qevin Oji.
PEN USA Board President Carla Lazzareschi and PEN USA Executive Director Adam Somers.
2005 Rosenthal Fellows Juwanza Dumisani, Robbie Frandsen and Cynthia Bond.
Comments:
Tervey and I were teachers at Alain Leroy Locke High School. He was a good friend and I enjoy his success, and have read his books.
It was a GREAT year! Thank you, PEN. All the best to the 2006 fellows. Make it happen!
Oh yeah! Much love and gratitude to my mentor, and new friend, ELLEN SLEZAK. Thank you for affriming me as a writer.