Supporters and Organizations

Great weather for MEDIA is an independent press based in New York City and focusing on the unpredictable, the fearless, the bright, the dark, and the innovative… www.greatweatherformedia.com Read More »

Acentos is a community-based organization fostering audiences for Latino literature through the discussion, promotion, teaching, performance, and publication of writing by Latino and Latina writers. Read More »

Peggy Robles-Alvarado is a Puerto Rican and Dominican tenured New York City educator and writer who inspires triumph and embodies strength. Her incredible rhythmic energy paired with her “raw truth style” has seduced audiences with verses relating to identity, sensuality and spirituality and has made her the recipient of several awards. Currently she is a 2014 CantoMundo Poetry Fellow and ... Read More »

¿Quien somos? We are a grassroots house of poetry and performing arts in New York City, formed in Brooklyn. Founded in March 2007 Description Capicu has already made it’s presence known in NY by featuring both veteran as well as up and coming performers of spoken word/ slam poetry, prominent visual artists, up and coming entrepreneurs, comedians and select musical ... Read More »

The Five Boro Story Project is an initiative that produces live events to showcase stories and art inspired by the neighborhoods of New York City. Our free, hyper-localized public programs create opportunities for New Yorkers to connect to our neighborhoods and our neighbors through stories, song, poetry, dance, film, and discussion about the places where we live. The programs aim ... Read More »