Apr. 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at the Mexic-Arte Museum on Sunday, April 27th, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM for Nuestra Voz: An Afternoon of Latinx & Chicana/o Poetry Readings presented in collaboration with the Library of America. This event celebrates the vibrant voices of Chicano/a/x poets, offering a unique opportunity to connect the arts, literature, and community. Experience the powerful work of local poets as we honor the rich cultural heritage of the Chicano/a/x experience and the legacy of Austin’s influential poets.
This program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the nation in 2024 and 2025 directed by the Library of America and funded with the generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Emerson Collective.
Throughout the afternoon, attendees will hear from a dynamic lineup of poets whose works explore themes of identity, family, struggle, and resilience. Featured poets include:
- Bianca Alyssa-Powell Peregrino
- David Cavazos and Raquel Elizondo
- Diana Lizette Rodriguez
- Irma Orozco & Aurora E. Orozco
- Juan Tejeda and Dr. Armando Tejeda
- Jose Flores Peregrino
- Jorge Renaud, reading work by Raul R. Salinas
- Paloma Michel Rivera
- Victor Guerra
We are also honored to welcome Dr. Emilio Zapata, who will give a brief but insightful talk about the history and significance of Chicano poetry and literature in Austin. His reflections on the local literary scene will enrich the experience and offer attendees a deeper understanding of the roots and evolution of this important artistic tradition.
In addition, we are thrilled to showcase a special display of Tejidos Books. Founded by René Cisneros and Jamie Cavillo, and edited by Raquel Elizondo and David Cavazos, Tejidos was a literary magazine that published a diverse range of works in the 70’s and 80’s, including essays, poems, plays, and short stories, with submissions from across the United States and Latin America. The magazine’s publications are a testament to the powerful literary history of the Chicano community in Austin.
Visitors will have the opportunity to look at these publications which hold beautiful poetry and the incredible literary history for the Chicano community in Austin.
Don’t miss this special afternoon of poetry, community, and creativity. We look forward to celebrating the voices that shape our shared history and future.
