Afro Mingei Spoken Word invites poets, storytellers, and writers to share their words and thoughts in an informal and creative setting. March 18 features Melania Luisa Marte, accompanied by a DJ set from 6-8pm.
Melania Luisa Marte is a Dominican-American writer, poet, and musician from New York. Her viral poem “Afro-Latina” was featured by Instagram on their IGTV for National Poetry Month and has garnered over nine million views. Her work has also been featured by Ain’t I Latina?, AfroPunk, The Root, Teen Vogue, Telemundo, Remezcla, PopSugar, Refinery29, and elsewhere. She currently lives with her partner and child between the Dominican Republic and Texas.
Afro Mingei is an intimate space with limited seating. Ticket buyers are encouraged to arrive early in order to have a seat.