Heart of Us: Creative Writing Workshop

Presented by KAA-MaCC, The Heart of Us workshop is a guided poetry experience where families explore and express the values that define who they are—together. Through creative writing prompts, gentle discussion, and collaborative exercises, participants of all ages will reflect on what matters most: love, courage, kindness, fun, honesty, and more! Children and adults will enjoy this experience and pratice creative writing together.

This workshop is rooted in affirmation, connection, and creativity. Each family will co-write a signature “Family Values Poem” that celebrates their unique bond and shared intentions. The workshop will end with an optional group share and creating a paper frame to display their poem at home.

This space is playful yet meaningful, designed to strengthen family identity through the beauty of words.

Location: Bethel Baptist Church Ministries on Opal St., Kannapolis

Registration is Required: This workhop is for families aged 6 and up. All supplies are included. Please regsiter for both adults and children.

About KAA-MaCC

Kannapolis African-American Museum and Cultural Center (KAA-MaCC) was founded in 2013 by two ladies and some G. W. Carver High School alumni who saw a need for a place where people of all cultures could come together and share their traditions and customs.

Today, the leadership team is small but full of passion for preserving the history and culture of African-Americans in Cabarrus and Rowan County, North Carolina.

The KAA-MaCC mission is to collect and preserve the history and culture of African-Americans in Cabarrus and Rowan County, North Carolina. Our goal is to serve as a bridge between the African-American community and public, fostering inclusiveness, diversity, and community engagement.

The KAA-MaCC Team is "Continuing the Quest for History Untold."

About the Teaching Artist: Dasia Hood

Dasia Hood is a mother, interdisciplinary artist, poet, and entrepreneur based in Charlotte, NC. Her work explores the sacred interiority of Black womanhood through poetry, performance, and visual art, creating immersive spaces rooted in vulnerability, healing, and spiritual memory. Her practice examines embodiment and the intersections of labor and identity, questioning how our lives are valued within social systems.

Her work has been performed and presented at the McColl Center, Harvey B. Gantt Museum, Charlotte Art League, and Goodyear Arts, among others. Hood's work has been featured in The Charlotte Observer, Queen City Nerve, and The Boston Globe, and she is a recipient of the 2024 Queen City Nerve Best Creative Award.

As a creative entrepreneur, Hood is the founder and CEO of DH MEC LLC, a creative agency specializing in editorial and experiential strategy.

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