If you read the title of this blog and immediately thought to yourself, “yes, they are/have!” then I graciously ask you allow me the space to say “Congratulations!”. Theft of ideas or (a much friendlier term) emulating a style within the world of art is by far more common than and as long in the tooth as an original thought. ... Read More »
I’m in love with the coco. I got it for the low low. My eleven year old son asks me to raise the volume on the radio. Its two thirty on a Friday afternoon and I have a carload of 6th graders turning up for the weekend. Baking soda, I got baking soda. Baking soda, I got baking ... Read More »
Self- love is a revolutionary act. In a society that is constantly telling you who to be and what to be, loving yourself as you are is beyond imaginable. Why would anyone want to love the skin they were born in? Why would anyone want to love their weight? Why would anyone want to love their natural hair color? Why ... Read More »
Our featured artist Jamaal St. John speaks out on Ferguson and more… It is too easy to turn away and pretend we didn’t see anything. Didn’t see another unarmed black teenager gunned down in cold blood by a white police officer whose sworn duty it was to serve and protect him and those like him who lived in the community of ... Read More »
We always hear that women are petty, catty, and can’t work together. Oh I have news for you! These two powerhouse Latina women are here to prove those tired ass sayings wrong! You may be thinking, who are these women you speak of? Well, they are Wendy Angulo and Iyawo Peggy Robles-Alvarado. Iyawo Peggy Robles-Alvarado is one of the most ... Read More »
Hey all!!! In just 3 days we will experience Canvas of Words 3rd annual Art and Poetry Festival. And this year’s theme is Preserving Our Roots!! The excitement is growing and I cannot wait to see all these amazing artists come together to give a piece of their poetic souls honoring their roots. I hope y’all ready! Thus far the ... Read More »
Hey folks!! We are days away from finally being able to experience the most anticipated show that will be going down in Queens October 11!!! That’s right, Canvas of Words- Preserving Our Roots will surely leave you in awe. For today, I have for you the next poet who is apart of this year’s Canvas of Words showcase. She is ... Read More »
Que tal mi gente! I hope your week is going well so far! I’ve been thinking, I can’t help but getting you over this week without sharing with you the next interview! I have to do it! Trust me on this. This next poet will raddle your insides with her words and her body language as she performs. Hands down ... Read More »
Hey folks!! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! It’s Monday again, the start of the workweek. Why don’t we spruce things up and let me share with you my latest interview with Poet Roya Marsh? Shall we? You will not be disappointed. Roya Marsh is one of the poets who will be part of Canvas of Words ‘Preserving ... Read More »
Happy Friday all!!! I hope you had a great week doing what you love!! So, I’m back to give you this week’s poet that will be gracing the stage at this year’s Canvas of Words-Preserving Our Roots, October 11! Her name is Carmen Taveras-Molina who is heavily involved in the arts by way of dance and writing. Carmen Taveras- Molina ... Read More »
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