This week, I came across a social media post about an upcoming documentary on Hip Hop Journalism. Right away I felt the idea was brilliant and I had to support this endeavor. After watching the trailer, I reached out to the creator Syreeta Gates for an interview. To my surprise, she not only accepted my invitation right away but I ... Read More »
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Politics, Afrolatinidad & Representation, a conversation with César Vargas
César Vargas is a writer, producer, activist, and social media PR and marketing strategist. He founded UPLIFTT (United People for Latinos in Film TV and Theater) and was named one of 40 under 40: Latinos in American Politics. I met him back in 2013 when he played the male role in a poetry video directed by Erik Maldonado, a/k/a Advocate of Wordz ... Read More »
Afrolatinos, an Interview with Alicia Anabel Santos
I met Alicia Anabel Santos back in 2011 and there is a lot I can tell you about her, she is a fierce writer, storyteller, activist, community organizer, founder of the New York City Latina Writers Group, devoted mother, one of my mentors, a loyal friend and tribe sister. Alicia was the first person who believed in me as a ... Read More »
Behind The Canvas – A Documentary About Canvas of Words
This is video about the making of Canvas of Words, by Manon Verchot. Read More »