Wisconsin Conference on Latinx Art and Culture (Virtual)
LOUD (Latinos Organizing for Understanding & Development) is proud to invite you to participate in this first Wisconsin Conference on Latinx Art & Culture, highlighting artists who have lived in or had significant experience in Wisconsin. All of the speakers are working artists who have maintained their connection and commitment to the community.
The virtual conference has an opening keynote followed by 5 time slots with two different presentations each (see below). The format is TEDtalk” style: short and engaging. You are welcome to attend one, some, or as many of the presentations as you wish; your virtual ticket will give you access to all presentations. The day closes with another keynote, followed by open discussion and networking.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
30 minutes
SESSION 4A - LATINO POETRY IN CHICAGO: STAYING CONNECTED TO THE HOMELAND OF PUERTO RICO BY JOHANNY VÁZQUEZ PAZ
Johanny Vázquez Paz, winner of the 2018 Paz Prize for Poetry, author of multiple books, and well-known poet will explore how family stories and traditions, memories of the homeland, and living in El Barrio are present in her poetry
