Abu Toha will read from his book “Forest of Noise” at ArtRage Gallery on Saturday. The reading will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Yolanda Stewart
Yolanda Stewart was raised in the Bronx, New York City. Before choosing a career path in journalism she found a voice in writing plays, short stories, and a myriad of other creative outlets. She is a 2022 alumnae of Syracuse University's Newhouse graduate program. Yolanda was hired as the arts and culture reporter in January 2023; since then, she has continued to integrate herself into the Syracuse community. Her coverage focus area spans an array of topics that highlight Syracuse's culture through storytelling. Yolanda has covered a host of events, art galleries, plays, written profile stories about Syracusans, and important community-wide issues.
She can be reached at ystewart@centralcurrent.org.
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