Archive for the ‘Ode to my Penmakers’ Category
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Judging the Nuyorican Poets
Monday, August 6th, 2012
So Friday night i was fortunate enough to be a judge at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in preparing the 2012 slam team for competition in Charlotte today. I had soo much fun for an impromptu decision to trek all the way to E. 3rd across from “Brisas del caribe” garden. Mahogany Browne is a dope […]
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DÃa de los Muertos 2011
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Although I don’t celebrate Halloween, I love celebrating DÃa de los Muertos! Tonight I will be with Coalition for Latino/a Scholars and the Chicano Caucus honoring those that have passed on… I am so excited to read “Bristle Blessings” as a “calaverita” to honor one of my great teachers as she passed away this summer! […]