Category: Current Events

About Me, Current Events, Inspirational

The Power of the F.I.E.R.C.E Woman Brunch unites F.I.E.R.C.E Women Everywhere

This past Sunday, April 13, 2014 I held the first Power of the F.I.E.R.C.E Woman Brunch at Katarina’s Bar & Grill in Kew Gardens. From the moment I woke up that morning I knew that the day would be full of beautiful moments and energy. Mother nature, in all her F.I.E.R.C.E-ness cooperated. The weather was perfect. The sun was radiating, a reminder that when we … Continue reading The Power of the F.I.E.R.C.E Woman Brunch unites F.I.E.R.C.E Women Everywhere

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Current Events

What kids can teach us about acceptance

“They seem like a normal family”, that’s what 11 year old Elle replied when asked what she thought about the family in the now infamous interracial Cheerios commercial that depicts a White mom, a Black dad, and a biracial daughter. The video above, filmed by the Fine Brothers,  was created to address  the “sensitive subject of racism and its impact on individuals, families, and the … Continue reading What kids can teach us about acceptance

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For Immediate Release: Author Nancy Arroyo Ruffin & Wendy Angulo Productions Announce Management Partnership

Press-Release For Immediate Release Author Nancy Arroyo Ruffin and Wendy Angulo Productions announce Management Partnership January 31, 2014 New York, NY – Brooklyn born author Nancy Arroyo Ruffin and Wendy Angulo, CEO of Wendy Angulo Productions announced today that they have brought their creative talents together and formed a management partnership. Wendy Angulo Productions will be the exclusive manager of Nancy Arroyo Ruffin in all … Continue reading For Immediate Release: Author Nancy Arroyo Ruffin & Wendy Angulo Productions Announce Management Partnership

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Current Events, Personal, Poems

Upcoming Events (Remembering Love: A La Loba Poetry & LatinosNYC Production)

Join me January 23, 2014 as I perform alongside some of NYC’s most distinguished poets at the Nuyorican Poet’s Café as we celebrate the memory of our loved ones who have passed on. Features include: Miguel Angeles Maria Aponte Marybeth Aponte Shamar Hill Flora Montes Maria Rodriguez Nancy Ruffin Tamara Saliva Papo Swiggity Mark Vigo aka Vigo Hard Feature Bios: Vanessa Mártir aka La Loba … Continue reading Upcoming Events (Remembering Love: A La Loba Poetry & LatinosNYC Production)

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Current Events, Personal, Poems

Defying Devastation: Bushwick Then & Now (Brooklyn Writers Remember)

Brooklyn, NY- June 1, 2013- Today writers from Brooklyn came together and shared their memories of what it was like growing up in Brooklyn in the 1970’s and 80’s. The first installment of Defying Devastation resulted when Brooklyn born writer Vanessa Martír discovered an image of herself taken 30 years ago by photographer Meryl Meisler. The photo was one of many taken by Meryl as she walked to and from … Continue reading Defying Devastation: Bushwick Then & Now (Brooklyn Writers Remember)

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Current Events, Poems, Politics

Poem: Public Service Announcement

Life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness can only be found in books our youth cannot access. It is not our fault that you cannot read. War is expensive, education, the price. Single mothers start saving up bail money. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. We are not responsible for what happens to you behind interrogation walls. Please sit quietly as we coerce you into a false confession. You are innocent, until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, except if you are Troy Davis. If we mistakenly execute you, please accept our sincerest apologies. Continue reading Poem: Public Service Announcement

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Current Events, Inspirational

Women’s History Month: Writing Our Way to the Revolution

I was surfing the internet the other day when I came across this blog that has quickly become a favorite. GenderAcrossBorders.com describes it’s mission as being an international feminist community where issues of gender, race, sexuality, and class are discussed and critically  examined. The article that intrigued me was examining women and how we have traditionally been left out of history and what we as women … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Writing Our Way to the Revolution

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Sankofa: “Looking to the Past to Create the Future”

The concept of “Sankofa” is derived from King Adinkera of the Akan people of West Africa. “Sankofa” is expressed in the Akan language as “se wo were fi na wosan kofa a yenki.” Literally translated, this means “it is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot”. Sankofa teaches us that we must go back to our roots in order to move forward. That … Continue reading Sankofa: “Looking to the Past to Create the Future”

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Current Events, Inspirational

You Are More Than Good Enough

I have been quite busy lately. There are so many things going on; so many events, so many commitments, and not enough time to do it all. At least, that’s how I’ve been feeling. For starters, I am still trying to get used to my new professional role as an administrator at one of NYC’s public hospitals. I’ve been in my new role for about 5 months and … Continue reading You Are More Than Good Enough

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