Join us this Saturday at Noon
Join us this Saturday at Noon at the prestigious Fordham University in the Bronx with authors Linda Nieves-Powell, Author Ivan Sanchez, Charlie Vázquez, Peggy Robles-Alvarado, Bonafide Rojas, Advocate Of Wordz, Rich Villar and our literary community! This event is FREE with RSVP, so make sure to RSVP and Share here! http://sangreviva2012.eventbrite.com/
My evening at the Latino Literacy Now’s International Latino Book Awards
My evening at the Latino Literacy Now’s International Latino Book Awards June 5, 2012 at the Instituto Cervantes in New York City I had the honor of being part of the largest and most important Latino book awards in the United States. The 14th Annual International Latino Book Awards! My first book, Conversations With My Skin, […]
Friday the 13th…A day of many blessings!
Friday the 13th…A day of many blessings! When you are raised with a strong spiritual foundation (not to be confused for superstition) Friday the 13th is a day of cleansing of any stagnant energy, both physical and emotional. Floors are swept, candles lit, and sweet sage is burned to calm the home and ensure blessings […]
“Rebirth of a Queen” awards ceremony and celebration!
“Rebirth of a Queen” awards ceremony and celebration! I will be performing at this year’s”Rebirth of a Queen” awards ceremony and celebration! You are cordially invited to Casa Atabex Ache’s 7th Annual Womyn Warriors Awards Ceremony & Celebration. The date is Saturday, April 28th, 6pm to 10pm at Casabe Houses for the Elderly, located at […]
The Woman Of Ase Ire!
The Woman Of Ase Ire! In December, I was interviewed and featured in the Spotlight section of the website Ase Ire. Ase Ire is the creation of Iyalorisa Efúnfúnláyò Ifákemi Easter Wood, an Orisa priestess and doctoral student in African and African American Studies at Harvard University. In the spirit of reciprocity and to share […]
Support, Prayers, and Soft Leather
Support, Prayers, and Soft Leather I am always humbled by people who genuinely support my writing and encourage me to continue tapping this keyboard and putting pen to paper. What many don’t know is that the writing process for me is similar to prayer. I use words in time of pain, triumph, surrender, and unsurpassed […]
Performance Dates!
For those who have asked, here are some performance dates Babble in The Bronx! I’ll be featuring with Rock Wilk When: Friday, February 17, 2012 Time: 8:00p.m. -11:30p.m. Where: Mi Gente Cafe 1306 Unionport Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10462 I’ll be featuring in Fairfield University With Flora Montes, John Chance Acevedo and Raul K Rios When: […]
Plantando Banderas was a success!
Behind The Scenes As show time approached and the crew tried to rectify some technical difficulties, the dancers and I posed for pictures, exchanged information, talked about our family members in the audience, and did everything in our power to remain calm. I am a firm believer in that some people are meant to enter […]
Conversations With My Skin, Promo Video
Conversations With My Skin is the first book of poetry of writer and educator Peggy Robles- Alvarado. She vividly depicts her violent poetic journey from a pregnant teen to a resilient woman determined to redefine herself. Her story embodies resolve, redemption, and healing for both mother and child. Go to homepage for more info.
This week I will be in the final rehearsals for Plantando Banderas!
This week I will be in the final rehearsals for Plantando Banderas. I have met my challenge of writing and committing to memory five original pieces for this production. Poetry incorporated into a theatrical piece is a new adventure for me and I welcomed the challenge. Linda Nieves-Powell, who is serving as creative and script […]
