Dr. Angélica M. Yañez Features at Palabra!

Palabra!

7p Thursday, April 24th

at Bread & Salt
1955 Julian Ave
San Diego, CA 92113

Hosted by Ted Washington and Julie Corrales

Featured Artist: Dr. Angélica M. Yañez

Bio:
Dr. Angélica M. Yañez is a professor, poet, and dedicated advocate for Indigenous wisdom and cultural education. She holds a doctoral degree in Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego and is an advisor to several student groups such as M.E.Ch.A and a spoken word and writing group on her college campus. A traditional Aztec Dancer, she honors the legacies of her Indigenous ancestors through dance and ceremony, bridging academic and cultural spaces with her work. 

As the founder of The Ancestral Teachings Institute, a learning hub for cultural education and Indigenous wisdom, Angélica is deeply committed to preserving and sharing ancestral knowledge. She is the author of Roots, her debut chapbook. Her poetry has appeared in Latina: Struggles and Protests in 21st Century USA, Volume 2, LitStack, Sunshine/Noir III, The San Diego Poetry Annual, Flowersong Press, and Writing in a Woman’s Voice, and has been featured by Planned Parenthood. Angélica can be reached through info@ancestralteach.com and visit her website ancestralteach.com to learn more.

Open mic follows.