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Torch hosts recurring events, including the Wildfire Reading Series that features notable authors from Torch has featured work by Toi Derricotte, Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia

Dana Weekes, a public policy consultant, Torch Feature and Pushcart Prize nominee, will now serve as TORCH has featured work by Toi Derricotte, Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia

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