Thursday, October 14, 2021

Wisconsin Conference on Latinx Arts & Culture


 Wisconsin Conference on Latinx Art and Culture (Virtual)

Oct 15, 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Online at www.loudwisconsin.org/wclac

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.

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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


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