Poetry & Creative

Carla was the 4th Poet Laureate of York, PA and has toured the globe as a performer.

Poetry

Baraka (Swahilii for Blessing)

I start with a dark and unsettling truth,my beloved and innocent youth,my wellspring, my fountain, my one who rises, who climbs forth from caverns of unknowingto stretch

A Year After Trump’s Election, York, Pa., is Forever Changed

Carla Christopher worked with young people during a drop-in program at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church in York. Christopher also works as an equity coordinator at

Hundreds Attend Vigil in York for Mass Shooting Victims

YORK, Pa. – Sharing songs, poems and speeches of love and support nearly a dozen people spoke at a vigil in York in memory of

Pennsylvania Humanities Council Spotlight: Carla Christopher by Imahni Ellison

“The work these students created was insightful and mature, but often painful to read. I want to help them believe in more for themselves, and show them roadmaps, provide them with tools to get there.”

Diversity and Intersectionality Workshops

Workshops designed to encourage inclusive and productive environment for businesses and communities, focusing on diversity and intersectionality.

Activism Workshops

Workshops designed to empower individuals and groups in healthy and effective activism.

Creative Writing Workshops

Workshops designed to inspire and guide creative processes.

Presentations of Note

Poor People’s Campaign
PA Early Childhood Education Summit
Lutheran Camping Corporation
Rutgers University
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University
Arizona State University
Penn State University

Testimonials

Ladi Glori – Spoken Word Artist & Author of Ms. Understood, The Plight of a Poet

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Ladi Glori – Spoken Word Artist & Author of Ms. Understood, The Plight of a Poet

Carla is like Robin Hood except artists are the currency. It's amazing. There are so many artists in the "pockets" of communities that unknowingly claim them as part of their wealth, but never acknowledge them. Carla collects those artists, depositing them into a community that will not only appreciate and acknowledge them, but will use them to elevate positivity in an area.

Mandy Rae, Member of Union Lutheran Church

Carla is the real deal. She's funny, authentic, and hits hard where and when you need it. A force to be reckoned with and a bright spot in anyone's day.

TJ Gagliardi – Author of Processing and Owner/Director of TJG Audio Books

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

TJ Gagliardi – Author of Processing and Owner/Director of TJG Audio Books

Carla is dynamic in her approach to both poetry and its advancement. She is able to reach artists in all genres, blending styles both popular and traditional to reach a diverse audience. Miss Christopher’s poetry is intuitive. Finding common ground with readers and possessing a kinetic, emotive vibrancy that transcends race, gender and age. One […]

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Poetry falls naturally from Carla's lips and flows from her pen to paper. She infuses language with power and beauty. Her poetry is spontaneous, open, evocative; her performances of poetry are joyous and charismatic. She has strongly promoted poetry, music and visual arts through every available method of communication in South Central PA, offering many opportunities for expression to novices and accomplished artists.

Dan Powers, Member of Heidelberg UCC

When Carla preaches, doors open. Not just doors, but interior doors, closet doors, basement doors. Whether it's spontaneous or planned, scriptural or poetry, perhaps both, it's an invitation to personally examine and evaluate where you and your soul stand. Sometimes I feel in congruence, while at other times, challenged. Each time, a journey. And, I feel safe. I feel safe that that path I am following Carla on with all of it's traps and triggers in the end, will find me in a place of decision and direction. Carla's preaching gives us a beautiful metaphorical compass. One that empowers each and everyone of us to decide what needs to be done, and how much. And yet, Carla applies proper urgency to the continuum, and we find ourselves motivated to make heaven on Earth, knowing that we shall return for more. Carla is good for the mind, body and soul.

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Carla Christopher is a poetic tornado, a veritable force that has forever altered the landscape of poetry, spoken word, and the artistic community here in York, PA. Except , instead of devastation, in Carla’s wake minds are opened, spirits renewed, hope restored, passions are reignited. . . Carla rains down love; everyone who comes in contact is saturated to the bone.

Poetry & Creative

Poetry & Creative

Press Mentions

Workshops

Poetry

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Poetry

Baraka (Swahilii for Blessing)

Press

A Year After Trump’s Election, York, Pa., is Forever Changed

Hundreds Attend Vigil in York for Mass Shooting Victims

Pennsylvania Humanities Council Spotlight: Carla Christopher by Imahni Ellison

Workshops

Diversity and Intersectionality Workshops

Activism Workshops

Creative Writing Workshops

Presentations of Note

Testimonials

Ladi Glori – Spoken Word Artist & Author of Ms. Understood, The Plight of a Poet

Ladi Glori – Spoken Word Artist & Author of Ms. Understood, The Plight of a Poet

Mandy Rae, Member of Union Lutheran Church

TJ Gagliardi – Author of Processing and Owner/Director of TJG Audio Books

TJ Gagliardi – Author of Processing and Owner/Director of TJG Audio Books

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Dan Powers, Member of Heidelberg UCC

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

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