No Justice, No Peace
A Prism & Pen writing prompt

Today, Prism & Pen issues a new two-week writing challenge. In light of the unrest rocking the world in the face of unrelenting systemic racism and violence against Black and Brown people, BFoundAPen has selected “No Justice, No Peace” as our new prompt.
It’s time to tell stories about justice, injustice, and protest —
I’ve just read some amazing news. A veto-proof majority of the Minneapolis city council has announced they will disband the police department and replace it with “community-led public safety.”
Referring to the police murder of George Floyd, one council member said, “We can resolve confusion over a $20 grocery transaction without drawing a weapon or pulling out handcuffs.”
This is the power of forceful protest. This is radical change driven by cries of “No Justice, No peace.”
What fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry can YOU write? What stories can you tell about justice, lack of justice, and the power of protest to unsettle peace and complacency?
P&P’s challenge round 2 starts today—
We don’t have many rules, but here’s the link to our submissions guidelines. Hope to hear from you soon!

Stories so far —
A Queer Slur on the Sidewalk
Ruminations on justice through the lens of queer hate speech
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Don’t forget our master classes —
If you want help polishing your prose, David Wade Chambers is offering a series of interactive workshops for P&P writers and prospective writers. Wade is an accomplished author and creative writing professor volunteering his skills at the Master Class link at the top of every Prism & Pen page and story.
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