Tony Diaz #npradio

Activism, writing, and film: Tune in to learn about the Gemini Ink Literary Conference; actions to stop #babyjails from forming; and a new documentary created by 2 Latinas to explore how the illicit drug trade decimated a small town. Guests: From Gemini Ink Alexandra Vandekamp-Interim Director & Amanda Ireta-Goode; Poet and Activist Blanca Alanis Rodriguez; Mayra Garza and Melissa Santillan who created the documentary “Ciudad Mier”. Bios: Blanca Rodriguez Alanis a Mexican American poet, poetry teacher, folk artist, and human/civil rights activist. In 2008 she opened the first Spanish bilingual bookstore in Houston. Her first work was published by Boundless 2010, The Río Grande Valley International Poetry Festival. Her Spanish bilingual poetry book, Puro Corazón was released in 2013. Blanca has participated in Houston WAT Poetry Tour, Frida Festival, Women with Disabilities Empowerment Fair, and Houston’s Women International Festival. Her work is inspired by Mother Earth, humanity, and justice. She is a Cu