12:40-1:50 PM – Victoria Theater in NJPAC – PANEL: Because We Come from Everything Hosted by Letras Latinas (Carmen Calatyud, Blas Falconer, Diannely Antigua, Naomi Ortiz)

Poetry is for everyone at The 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, October 17 – 19. Downtown Newark will be buzzing with music and spoken word performances in this joyful, community-driven celebration. Hear headliners Mahogany L. Browne, Tyehimba Jess, Claudia Rankine, Sonia Sanchez, Afaa Michael Weaver, Aracelis Girmay and more — along with dozens of activities, workshops, poetry slams and jams. And don’t miss Saturday’s free Family Fun Day in Military Park, with a DJ, community poets, drag storytelling, face painting and fun.

Purchase tickets HERE!