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Transnational Adoption
I was adopted at birth by a wonderfully loving family from Los Angeles. In 2010 I traveled to El Salvador, the land of my heritage and biological family. This piece was written during my time, and with a great sensitivity to the feelings I was having about returning to my “motherland.” Continue reading
They Taught Me How
All this was a long time ago, I remember, And I would do it again, but set down This set down This: were we led all that way for Birth or Death? There was a Birth, certainly, We had evidence … Continue reading
Beloved
Did you know that I am becoming? Look in the wave of my hip The fluttering reeds of my lashes and the dark, long, rings from my crown Look deeper— See me becoming. _ The one within Behind the rich … Continue reading
March Newsletter
In honor of International Day of Women, we at Programa Velasco dedicated our March newsletter to the topic of women- their development, joys, struggles, and words. Please follow the link below to check out stories from our staff and very … Continue reading
Tangles
Poet: Diana Bustos Today I decide to turn tangles into braids. Nappy roots twist and turn to Stop knot and fold. Supple fingers run and stop. With meticulous care, we come undone. Undone, reborn, awakened. I take dark, matted … Continue reading
Reality
Poet: Sullivan Oakley Violent cries, desperate times. Place feels like before police tape, grocery store building bombs, a flight to Detroit over Spring break. Stay up-to-date. Remove empathy; I received word emergency.
Continuation
On this metal bird I watch the clouds and breath recycled air Respiratory tunnels irritated Mind slowly pulsing And in my veins, coffee and wine And the epicenter of it all beats a little quicker Not much, just a little … Continue reading
Trader Joes Signs on to Fair Food Campaign
This post was originally written for Media Roots. It is vital that we maintain political conversation as much as we engage in personal reflection. We hope to encourage all of you to share your stories of triumph and tribulation in … Continue reading
I couldn’t Cross The Line…But Romero Did
Attending the SOA/WHINSEC protest to end the perpetuating teaching of violence and torture all over the world was something I avoided. This is, indeed, a place were nothing is hidden and everything is brought to light –especially the atrocities committed by the US Army and foreign militaries – yet for the protesters who go there every year, it is often experienced as a sort of a renewed commitment to solidarity. The inspiration to work for peace and human rights palpitates throughout Fort Benning. Continue reading