Why This Program

In a world that often reduces us to noise or silence, Between The Lines is a space to reclaim voice, rhythm, and truth. This isn’t just about writing—it’s about remembering.

Whether you're a seasoned poet or someone who’s never put pen to page, this circle invites you to explore identity, healing, and history through story and sound.

We gather in community not just to share—but to shift. From suppression to expression. From isolation to resonance.

“When we write together, we remember we were never alone.”

What Happens in the Room

🚶 The Walk

We enter in silence. We land in breath. The space holds us before a single word is spoken.

🧭 The Lines

Five lines. Five possibilities. Participants move across a floor map in response to prompts like “I trust easily” or “I was taught to shrink.”

👥 The Share

From where we stood, we speak. From what we witnessed, we reflect. Dialogue is slow, embodied, and brave.

🌀 The Integration

We close in community. Through journaling, circle talk, or breath, we gather what surfaced and honor the transformation in motion.

Facilitator Spotlight

Denzel Herrera-Davis

Denzel is a circle keeper, creative producer, and emotional resilience educator who has guided hundreds through transformative space. As the founder of Create The Space, his work centers Black men’s healing through culturally grounded methods that move the heart, stir the spirit, and bring the body back online.

“This work doesn’t ask for perfection. It asks for presence.”