Writing from a lesbian and/or feminist perspective is easier today than it was 30 years ago, thanks in large part to the sustained work of women activists and by growing mass acceptance of their arguments. The level of anger and revolt and solidarity is not the same today as it was in the '70s or '80s.

Or is it?

Internationally acclaimed slam poet, full-time writer, performing artist and activist, Tony-nominated Staceyann Chin probably can answer the question. The strong and versatile self-described out-poet with a Caribbean-accent and huge, parted Afro has seen and experienced the light and dark of life of plantation-era Jamaica, and carries a worldly perspective, identifying with Caribbean and Black, Asian and lesbian, women and New Yorkers.

She speaks about her experiences of growing up in Jamaica and the consequences of her coming-out.

[Schneebeck Concert Hall, 7 p.m., $7 general; $5 senoirs; free to Puget Sound students, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma, 253.879.3100]