[Listavoz] Carta de aspirantes a esclavizar al pueblo de EEUU apoyando a Obama en su relacion con Cuba
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Carta de apoyo de los Artistas, Presentadores, Profesionales y Educadoras Socialistas que aspiran a formar parte de una tirania similar a la de Stalin y Castro al Presidente Barack Husseim Obama. Tomen nota de los nombres de los que han firmado esta carta.
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March 3, 2009
President Barack Obama
The White House
Washington, DC
Dear President Obama:
We are artists, arts presenters, arts educators, cultural entrepreneurs and scholars, and cultural heritage and policy professionals from diverse political persuasions. We have been adversely affected by the cultural embargo imposed by the U.S. government against both Cuban and American artists and cultural institutions. We are writing to request that you make concrete changes in U.S. policy towards Cuba that will allow for the uninhibited flow of art, culture, information, ideas and debates, as well as travel by artists, cultural workers and professionals, and arts and cultural aficionados between the two countries.
U.S. policies towards Cuba – worsened many times over by the previous administration and criticized throughout the world – have prevented us from engaging in critical communication and collaboration with our Cuban counterparts, compromising our nation’s cherished ideals of freedom of expression and preventing cultural interchange between two societies that share a historic relationship lasting over two centuries.
In 2007 we requested policy changes from the Bush Administration so that respectful, critical dialogue and principled exchange could take place between the peoples of Cuba and the United States and our respective governments. Our petition fell on deaf ears. As citizens, artists, scholars, educators and cultural workers from all artistic practices and from advocacy and service organizations in the arts, we now call upon your Administration to:
1. open a respectful dialogue with the government and people of Cuba in accord with established protocols supported by the community of nations;
2. end the travel ban that prevents U.S. citizens from visiting Cuba, and allow for Cuban artists and scholars to visit the United States, thus eliminating the censorship of art and ideas, and;
3. initiate, by working with the U.S. Congress, a process that can result in the development of normal, respectful bilateral relations between our countries.
The artistic and cultural communities in the United States and in Cuba are catalysts of imagination and creativity. We are committed to serve as bridges for our fellow citizens. Now, we need our government to take leadership and re-open the pathways of exchange.
We look forward to working with you to advance the interests of the United States and of Cuba.
Sincerely,
2005 National Poetry Slam Championship Team (Hakim Bellamy, Carlos Contreras, Cuffee, Esme Vaandrager & Kenn Rodriguez), NM
Patch Adams, Arlington, VA
Maria Teresa Agozzino, Associate Director, American Folklore Society, Columbus, OH
Daniel Alarcón, Novelist, Center for Latin American Studies, UC Berkeley, Oakland, CA
Michael Alexander, Executive Director, Grand Performances* & Chair, California Arts Council*, Los Angeles, CA
Clifton Anderson, Musician, Bronx, NY
Mavis Anderson, US-Cuba Cultural Exchange, Washington, DC
Jorge Artiles, Music Event Producer, Havana Productions*, Miami FL
David Asbell, Executive Director, Lobero Theater Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA
Greg Ashe, Executive Director, Karamu House Performing Arts Center, Cleveland, OH
Stuart A. Ashman, Cabinet Secretary, State of New Mexico Cultural Affairs, Santa Fe, NM
Bob Augelli, Ph.D., Director, Rosa Blanca Project, Lawrence, KS
Stephen Bailey, Executive Director/CEO, Grand Opera House, Wilmington, DE
Philip Ballman, Co-Founder, Mondo Mundo Agency, Brooklyn, NY
Amiri & Amina Baraka
Sean Barlow & Banning Eyre, Afropop Worldwide, Brooklyn, NY
Harry Belafonte
Leslie Bernstien, Filmmaker, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences*, Pasadena, CA
Patrick Berry, President, Six Degrees Records, San Francisco, CA
Bev Bickel, Professor, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
Laura Bickford, Film Producer, Los Angeles, CA
Mark Bingham, Musician, Piety Street Recording, New Orleans, LA
David Bither, Senior Vice President, Nonesuch Records, New York, NY
Anthony Blea, Professor of Music, CCSF, Castro Valley, CA
Larry Blumenfeld, Journalist & Music Critic, Brooklyn, NY
Richie Bonilla, Booking Agent, Manager & Promoter, Bronx, NY
Beth Boone, Artistic & Executive Director, Miami Light Project, Miami, FL
Jimmy Bosch, Musician/CEO JRGR Records, New York, NY
John Boutté, Singer-Songwriter, New Orleans, LA
Joe Boyd, Record Producer & Author, London, England
Robert Bozina, Professor of Music, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Bill Bragin, Director of Public Programming, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts*, New York, NY
Emerson Bran, CEO/Booking Agent, Emerson Bran Management*, Van Nuys, CA
Sonny Bravo, Musician/Arranger, Yonkers, NY
Carol Brightman, Author, Walpole, ME
Lisa Brock, Professor, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Jackson Browne, Songwriter, Santa Monica, CA
Vinie Burrows, Actor & UN Representative, Womens Intl Democratic Federation, New York, NY
Joseph Cabral, Musician, The Iguanas, New Orleans, LA
Hugo M Cancio, President, Fuego Entertainment, Inc, Miami, FL
Judy Cantor-Navas, Journalist, New York, NY
Jim Cassell, The Berkeley Agency, Berkeley, CA
Regina Cervantes, 9/11 Rescue Worker, Cast of SiCKO*, Yukon, OK
Ever Chavez, Founder & Director, FUNDarte, Miami Beach, FL
Paul Chin, Executive Director, La Pena Cultural Center*, Berkeley, CA
Gabri Christa, Director, Danza Isa Film & Performance / CUNY/CSI, Staten Island, NY
Jimmy Cobb, NEA Jazz Master, Drums, New York, NY
Aaron Cohen, Music Journalist, Chicago, IL
Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon, Dancer, Rock Steady Crew, Jersey City, NJ
Johnny Conga, Musician/Educator/Folklorist, NARA/LARAS, Seattle, WA
Luis Conte, Musician, AFM Local 47*, Carpenteria, CA
Neal Copperman, Executive Director, AMP Concerts/¡Globalquerque!, Albuquerque, NM
Wilson Corniel, Musician, Richmond Hill, New York, NY
Maria Costa, Producer, Los Angeles, CA
Peter Coyote, Actor & Writer, SAG, AFTRA, Mill Valley, CA
Susan Criner, Owner, Gulf Coast Entertainment, Houston, TX
Jose Cruz, President, Jazz/Latino, Inc., Guilderland, NY
Hector Cruz-Sandoval, Filmmaker/Producer, Los Angeles, CA
Culture Clash (Ricardo Salinas, Herbert Siguenza & Richard J. Montoya), Actors, Los Angeles, CA
Barbara Dane, Musician, Oakland, CA
Eisa Davis, Writer & Performer, Brooklyn, NY
Walfredo de los Reyes, Musician
Jack DeJohnette, Musician, Golden Beams Productions, Willow, NY
Juan Dies, Executive Director, Sones de Mexico Ensemble, Chicago, IL
Charlie Dos Santos, Producer/Engineer, New York, NY
Lila Downs, Singer-Songwriter
James Early, Artists & Intellectuals in Defense of Humanity, Washington, DC
Emiliano Echeverria, Independent Scholar, Radio Producer, KPFA/Pacifica Radio*, San Francisco, CA
Jacob Edgar, President, Cumbancha, Charlotte, VT
Wallace I. Edgecombe, Director, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, Bronx, NY
Jim Eigo, Publicist/Promoter, Jazz Promo Services*, Warwick, NY
Cynthia Elliott, Executive Director, Symphony Space, New York, NY
T.J. English, Author, New York, NY
Douglas R. Ewart, Professor/Composer/Musician, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Minneapolis, MN
Diana Ezerins, Programming Coordinator, The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Rachel Faro, Music Producer, President-Ashe Records, New York, NY
Mitchell Feldman, Latin Jazz Radio Promotion & Publicity, Augusta, GA
Ariel Fernandez Diaz, Cultural Promoter/Journalist, Brooklyn, NY
Cory Fisher, Journalist/Field Producer, SiCKO*, Nevada City, CA
Charles Fishman, Executive Producer, Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, Washington, DC
Dale Fitzgerald, Arts Presenter, The Jazz Gallery, New York, NY
Juan Flores & Miriam Jimenez, Independent Scholars, Brooklyn, NY
Quetzal Flores, Musician/Producer/Pro-Activist, Quetzal, East Los Angeles, CA
Nnenna Freelon, Jazz Singer, Durham, NC
Gerald Fried, Composer, Santa Fe, NM
Tom Frouge, Manager/Presenter, Avokado Artists, Placitas, NM
Steve Frumkin, President, Jim Wadsworth Productions Agency, Cleveland, OH
Kathryn Garcia, Director of Programming, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts*, Miami, FL
Keith Ghion, President, Geodesic Management, New York, NY
Rob Gibson, Executive & Artistic Director, Savannah Music Festival, Savannah, GA
Verna Gillis, Producer, Soundscape, Accord, NY
Danny Glover, Activist-Actor
Larry Gold, Promoter, New York, NY
Tom Gold, Agent, The Rosebud Agency, San Francisco, CA
Gene Golden, African & Afro Cuban Folklore, Fairview, NY
Paul Goldman, Agent, Monterey International, Carmel, CA
Arturo Gomez Cruz, Public Radio Mgmt, Jazz89 KUVO-FM/DOCA Commissioner City-County of Denver, Denver, CO
Guillermo Gomez-Peña, Performance Artist and Writer, La Pocha Nostra, San Francisco, CA
David Gonzalez, Ph.D, Poet/Storyteller, Nyack, NY
Ibrahim González, Senior Producer, Pacifica Radio, New York, NY
Nelson Gonzalez, Musician, Bronx, NY
Peter Gordon, Composer/Musician/Educator, New Rochelle, NY
Jose Griego, Ph.D., President, Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, NM
Luis Guerra, Musician/Producer, Albuquerque, NM
Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara, Musician, Writer, Cultural Activist, Boyle Heights, CA
Tom Guralnick, Executive Director, Outpost Performance Space, Albuquerque, NM
Charlie Haden, Educator/Musician, Agoura Hills, CA
Herbie Hancock, Musician/Chairman, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz*, Los Angeles, CA
Donald Harrison, Musician & Composer, New Orleans, LA
Havana NRG, Cuban Orchestra, Dallas, TX
Tom Hayden, Editorial Board, The Nation, Santa Monica, CA
Louis Head, US-Cuba Cultural Exchange, Albuquerque, NM
Anne Helmreich, Director, Baker Nord Center, Dept of Art History & Art, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Oscar Hernandez, Musician/Composer, Los Angeles, CA
Ariana Hernandez-Reguant, Cultural Anthropologist, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
Gloria Herrera, Attorney/Producer/Presenter, Los Angeles, CA
Danny Hoch, Playwright, Actor, Brooklyn, NY
Marguerite Horberg, Chicago, IL
HR-57 Center for the Advancement and Preservation of Jazz & Blues, Washington, DC
Invincible, Hip Hop Artist & Activist, Detroit, MI
Ralph Irizarry, Musician & Indie Label Owner, Brooklyn, New York
Suki John, Ph. D., Specialist on Cuban Dance, Ft. Worth, TX
Booker T. Jones, Musician, San Francisco, CA
Danny Kapilian, Producer, Brooklyn Academy of Music & National Geographic*, Brooklyn, NY
Mike Kappus, President, The Rosebud Agency, San Francisco, CA
David Katznelson, Music Producer, San Francisco, CA
Craig Knudsen, President, Knudsen Productions, Berkeley, CA
Robert Kraft, President, Fox Music, Los Angeles, CA
Kris & Lisa Kristofferson
Laszlo Kubinyi, Illustrator, Graphic Artists Guild*, Teaneck, NJ
Alexia Lalli, Heritage & Preservation Consultant, New York, NY
Greg Landau, Music Producer & Professor, City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Saul Landau, Filmmaker, Alameda, CA
James Lepore, Professor, George Mason University, Arlington, VA
Vivien Lesnik Weisman, Filmmaker, Santa Monica, CA
Mark Levine, Musician/Educator/Author, The Jazzschool, Berkeley, CA
Sandra Levinson, Director, Cuban Art Space / Center for Cuban Studies, New York, NY
Lee Lockwood, Writer & Journalist, Weston, FL
Alison Loerke, Artist Representative, ALIA Productions, Seattle, WA
Ana Lopez, Professor, Tulane University*, New Orleans, LA
Kristina Lorson, Travel Manager, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
Linda Lucero, Executive/Artistic Director, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, San Francisco, CA
Brian Lynch, Musician & Grammy Award Winner, New York, NY
Howard Mandel, Writer/Broadcaster/Educator, Jazz Journalists Association, New York, NY
Ev Mann, Executive Director, Center for Creative Education, Kingston, NY
Dave Marsh, Writer-Broadcaster, Editor, Rock-Rap Confidential, Norwalk, CT
Robert Martin, General Manager, Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, NM
Bill Martínez, Arts Immigration Attorney & Presenter, Martínez & Associates, San Francisco, CA
Derek Mathews, Cultural Director, Gathering of Nations, Albuquerque, NM
Rebeca Mauleon, Professor/Musician, San Francisco, CA
Mervon Mehta, VP Programming, Kimmel Ctr for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia PA
Mickey Melendez, Radio Producer, WBAI 99.5 FM, New York, NY
Danny Melnick, President, Absolutely Live Ent, LLC, New York, NY
Pablo Menendez, Musician, Mezcla
Tomas Michaud, Musician, Alameda, CA
Ivor Miller, Author & Cuban Culture Specialist, Boston University, Cambridge MA
Marilyn Miller, Professor, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Tom Miller, Author, Tucson, AZ
Tom Miller, General Counsel, Send A Piana to Havana, Oakland, CA
Rick Mitchell, Artistic Director, Houston International Festival, Houston, TX
Juliana Mojica, Arts Promoter, Mojica Arts*, San Francisco, CA
Malaquias Montoya, Professor Emeritus, UC Davis, Elmira CA
Anthony (Kevin) Moore, Music Writer, Timba.com, Santa Cruz, CA
Robin Moore, Associate Professor, University of Texas School of Music, Austin, TX
Luis Moro, Writer & Producer, EveryThingCUBA.com, Porter Ranch, CA
Carlos Muñoz, Professor Emeritus, University of California*, Berkeley, CA
Catherine Murphy, Filmmaker, Tres Musas Productions, Portola Valley, CA
Kevin Murray, Senior Vice-President, William Morris Agency, Beverly Hills, CA
Graham Nash
Jorge Navarro, Artist, The Cuban Cowboys*, San Francisco, CA
Lukas Nelson, Musician, Paia, HI
William Ney, Executive Director, UW-Madison Multicultural Arts Initiatives*, Madison, WI
Hilary Noble, Musician, Dorchester, MA
Arturo O'Farrill, Musician & Founder, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance & 2009 Grammy Award Winner, Brooklyn, NY
Michael Orlove, Senior Program Director, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL
Choco Orta, Female Salsa Singer, Brooklyn, NY
Eddie Palmieri
Jeffrey Parks, Director of Programming, Washington Performing Arts Society*, Washington, DC
Kat Parra, Musician/Music Educator, Oakland, CA
Tomas Peña, Music Journalist/Publicist, MusiMedia LLC*, Teaneck, NY
Juan "Papo" Pepin, Master Percussionist, Pepin Productions, Bronx, NY
Armando Peraza, Musician, San Mateo, CA
Susan Pereira, Musician, Sabor Brasil/Riony Records, New York, NY
Wendy Perron, Editor in Chief, Dance Magazine, New York, NY
Scott Price, Artist Manager, OTA Records, Oakland, CA
Dafnis Prieto, Musician, New York, NY
Becca Pulliam, Radio Producer, WBGO, Newark, NJ
Marc Quiñones, Musician, Q&A Productions/Allman Brothers Band/8yMas, Bronx, NY/New Jersey
Bonnie Raitt, Musician & Activist
Margaret Randall, Poet, Albuquerque, NM
Joe Randel, Director, ArtesAméricas, University of Texas Performing Arts Center, Austin, TX
Raices Collective of KUNM-FM, Albuquerque, NM
Vernon Reid, Composer & Guitarist, Living Colour*, Masque*
Michael Reyes, Attorney & Arts Presenter, Latino Arts Inc.,Waukesha, WI
Arturo Riera, Chairman of the Board, San Jose Jazz, San Francisco, CA
Awilda Rivera, Radio Personality, WBGO-Jazz 88, Newark, NJ
Ben Rodriguez-Cubenas, Chair, Cuban Artists Fund, New York, NY
Eddie Rodriguez, President, Latin Works Music Corporation, Tenafly, NJ
Tito Rodriguez, Jr., Musician, Tito Rodriguez, Jr. Orchestra, New York, NY
Ashleigh Rogers, Recording Artist, Batesville, AR
Ann Rosenthal & Cathy Zimmerman, Co-Directors, MAPP International Productions, New York, NY
Michele Rosewoman, Pianist/Composer, New Yor-Uba, New York, NY
Bernard Rubenstein, Conductor, Copland/Gershwin New Music Group, Santa Fe, NM
David Rubinson, Music Producer, San Francisco, CA
Bobby Sanabria, Grammy Nominated Musician & Educator, Manhattan School of Music, New School, Bronx, NY
Poncho Sanchez, Musician, Los Angeles, CA
Carlos Santana, Musician
John Santos, Musician, Oakland, CA
Bill Santiago, Comedian, New York, NY
Diane Schuur, Jazz Vocalist, Headsup Recording Artist*
Lilly Schwartz, Director of Pops and Programming, Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis, MN
Alan Roy Scott, Songwriter, Events Producer & Artist, Music Bridges, West Hills, CA
Pete Seeger
Tao Rodriguez Seeger
Cynthia Semon, Media Consultant & Promoter, Los Angeles, CA
Lian Calvo Serrano, Booking Agent, Tempest Entertainment, New York, NY
Laura Jean Shannon, Costume Designer/Film, Groton, NY
Bobby Shew, Musician, AFM 47 (Los Angeles), Corrales, NM
William Siegal, Gallery Owner, Santa Fe, NM
Brad Simon, Agent & President, Brad Simon Organization, Inc.*, New York, NY
John Sinclair, Poet, Journalist & Broadcaster, Detroit, MI
Todd Smallwood, Artist/Producer, No Borders Records, Ventura, CA
Bill Smith, Booking Agent, Eye for Talent, San Francisco, CA
Felipe Smith, Professor, Department of English, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Isabel Soffer, World Music Institute, New York, NY
Vicki Sola, Writer/Broadcaster, Teaneck, NJ
Scott Southard, Director, International Music Network, Gloucester, MA
Patricia Spears Jones, Poet/playwright, Brooklyn, NY
Mavis Staples and Yvonne Staples, Singers, Chicago, IL
Jean Stein, Writer, New York, NY
Ned Sublette, Independent Scholar, New York, NY
Greg Tate, Writer/Musician, Vibe Magazine*, New York, NY
Juan Tejeda, Educator/Musician, San Antonio, TX
Yosvany Terry, Saxophonist & Composer, New York, NY
Albert Torres, Producer & Choreographer, President, Albert Torres Productions, Inc, Los Angeles, CA
Kay Torres, Arts Promoter, Curuye, Monterey Park, CA
Clyde Valentin, Executive Director, Hip-Hop Theater Festival, Brooklyn, NY
Dave Valentín, Latin Jazz Artist & Grammy Award Winner, Bronx, NY
Manuel Valera, Musician, New York, NY
Jesse "Chuy" Varela, Broadcaster/Writer, KCSM-FM 91/SF Chronicle, Oakland, CA
Jim Wadsworth, Music Promoter, Jim Wadsworth Productions Agency, Cleveland, OH
Jack Walsh, Executive Producer, Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival, Brooklyn, NY
Bill Wolfer, Producer/Musician, Palm Springs, CA
Cindi Younker, Director of Programs, Buckman Arts Center, Memphis, TN
Isabel Yrigoyen, Presenter/Producer, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Elijah Wald, Author/Musician/Lecturer, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Chris Washburne, Musician, Author, & Associate Professor, Columbia University, New York, NY
Mark Weinstein, Musician, Glen Ridge, NJ
Pamela Yates, President, Skylight Pictures, Inc., New York, NY
Daisy Zamora, Poet, San Francisco, CA
Erica D. Zielinski, General Manager, Lincoln Center Festival, New York, NY
Howard Zinn, Author & Playwright, Boston, MA
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Name City, State Profession/Affiliation
Victoria Garcia San Antonio, TX Arts Administrator/Advocate, City of San Antonio Off of Cultural Aff
Megan Fitzgerald Philadelphia, PA Programming Mgr, Kimmel Ctr for the Performing Arts
Simeon Chapin Plainfield, VT Director Marketing, Cumbancha
Joshua Sherman New York, NY VP Sales, Savoy Label Group
Michael DiFonzo New York, NY Manager/Producer, DiFia/DiFonzo Inter Arts
Jim Bessman New York, NY Arts Journalist,
Andi Floyd Fairfax, VA Arts Attorney, FTM Arts Law
Tracey Mendelsohn New York, NY Marketing, Quicksilver/Superb Experiences
Eric Oberstein New York, NY Asst Director, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Mary Dixon San Francisco, CA Marketing, Cal Performances
Steve Heath New Boston, MI Artist Representative,
Pancho Quiñones Albuquerque, NM Presenter/Producer,
Stephen Cloud Santa Ynez, CA President, Stephen Cloud Productions
Andrew Palmer San Francisco, CA Agent, The Rosebud Agency
Michael Morris San Francisco, CA Booking Agent, The Rosebud Agency
Wilma Colón San Juan, PR Directora Actividades Culturales,
José Antonio Rivera Colón San Juan, PR Músico, Grupo Mapeye
Jose Rodena Tampa, FL Productor,
Tomas White Albuquerque, NM Percussionist/Performer,
Wayne Smith Washington, DC Foreign Policy Analyst, Center for International Policy
Carlton Turner Atlanta, GA Arts Administrator, Alternate ROOTS *
Ray Moisa San Francisco, CA Writer, Musician,
Joanna Marie Sherman New York, NY Director / Actor, Bond Street Theatre
Viveca Gardiner Brooklyn, NY President, Playful Productions
Dmitri Vietze Bloomington, IN Arts Publicist, Rock Paper Scissors, Inc.
Patricio Chavez San Diego, CA Artist/Professor, SD Mesa College
Dore Stein San Francisco, CA Producer/Host, Tangents Radio
Guy Mendilow Boston, MA Artist/Educator,
Ruth Margraff Chicago, IL Professor, Art Institute of Chicago
José Soler New Bedford, MA Labor Educator/Director , UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center *
Michael McGuigan New York City, NY Theater Director,
Megan Romer Trumansburg, NY Marketing Director, GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
Fabian Alsultany Elmhurst, NY Cultural Entrepreneur, GlobeSonic Entertainment *
Edgar Macchiavello Oakland, CA Musician,
Cherina Mastrantones Brooklyn, NY Musician/Educator,
Michelle Elmore Fairfax, CA Fine Art Photographer, From New Orleans
Richard Swig San Francisco, CA Consultant, Advisor, SF Jazz
Louise Lawler Brooklyn, NY Artist,
Pablo Medina New York, NY Graphic Designer/Professor, Parsons the New School for Design
Benjamin Lyons New Orleans, LA Record Producer, Valid Records
Andrew Frankel Philadelphia, PA President, African Arts Network
Lucy Head Vienna, Austria, Musician, Singer,
Jose Armas Albuquerque, NM Writer,
Elena Martinez Bronx, NY Folklorist & Documentary Filmmaker, Citylore
David Garten Waitsfield, VT Photojournalist,
Linda & Jack Vartoogian New York, NY Performing Arts Photographers,
Mary Jane Leach Valley Falls, NY Composer,
Maria Elena Diaz Santa Cruz, CA Associate Professor of Cuban & L History, UCSC
Jackie Lipton New York, NY Artist and Art Teacher, NYCDOE
Holly Anderson New York, NY Poet,
Margaret Schedel Sound Beach, NY Professor of Music, Stony Brook University
Sandrine Sheon Los Angeles, CA Artist,
Margaret (MR) Daniel Princeton, NJ Artist/Educator, Princeton University *
Isaac Gutwilik Jamesburg, NJ Percussionist / Educator , Artists in Education: Brooklyn Arts Council *
Rebecca Bodenheimer Oakland, CA Doctoral Candidate in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Berkeley
Peggy Latkovich Cleveland Hts., OH Musician/teacher/writer,
Daphne Carr New York, NY Series Editor, Best Music Writing
Theresa Teague Atlanta, GA International artists tour manager,
Ann Oleinik Chicago, IL Cultural Scholar,
LaTasha Diggs New York, NY Writer, Vocalist, Producer,
Carl Finch Denton, TX Musician,
Neal Kosaly-Meyer Seattle, WA Educator, Seattle School District/EMPSFM
Hilary Chaplain Brooklyn, NY Actor/Clown, Big Apple Circus *
Saul Ostrow Cleveland, OH Chair, Visual Arts and Technologies, The Cleveland Institute of Art *
Paul Cebar Milwaukee , WI Musician, disc Jockey, WMSE-FM
Ed DuRante New York, NY Filmmaker,
Haydee Ellis New Orleans, LA Musician,
John Keene Evanston, IL Author/Professor, Northwestern University
Roberta Singer New York, NY Ethnomusicologist, Ducumentarian, City Lore, Inc.
Onel Mulet Brooklyn, NY Composer/Producer/Musician,
Reginald Harris Baltimore, MD , Pratt Library, Baltimore *
Herbert Rogers Baltimore, MD Librarian, Enoch Pratt Free Library *
Rima Miller Santa Fe, NM Actor,
Jerry Wever Atlanta, GA Professor of Anthropology, Spelman College
Alison Meyers Jersey City, NJ Executive Director, Cave Canem Foundation *
Armand Ruhlman New York, NY Film Maker,
Alberto Gonzalez New York, NY Filmmaker, www.HavanaKidz.com Documentary Series
Waldo Ocaña , Musician,
Ron Martinez Looking Elk Albuquerque, NM International Community Development Spec, Americans for Indian Opportunity
Sarah Browning Washington, DC Co-Director, Split This Rock Poetry Festival
Stephen Windwalker Arlington, MA Author, Harvard Perspectives Press
Steve Holt Arlington, MA Publisher, Harvard Perspectives Press
Ned Stuckey-French Tallahassee, FL Professor, Florida State University *
Bryan Vargas Brooklyn, NY Musician & Educator,
Lisa Melendez , NY Librarian,
Craig Werner Madison, WI Professor, University of Wisconsin
Leslie Bary Lafayette, LA Professor, University of Louisiana
Bernard Schmidt New York, NY Producer/Artist Agent, Bernard Schmidt Prod. *
Michele Wucker New York, NY Executive Director, World Policy Institute
Shabnam Samoohi New York , NY Cuban Music Promoter in NYC ,
Aldo Romero Ozone Park, NY Computer Graphics, Symbiotic Productions
Ernesto Gonzalez Chicago, IL Independent writer / Translator,
Mark O'Donnell Durham, NC Guitarist, Composer,
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen Beaver Dam, WI Writer,
Alisa Froman Berkeley, CA Cultural Events Coordinator,
Barbara Katz New Orleans, LA Music & Culture Supporter,
Steve Eisen Chicago, IL Musician,
Stephen Million Berwyn, IL Musician/Educator,
Yazmin Bowers Washburn, WI Musician,
Jacques Morial New Orleans, LA Co-Director, Louisiana Justice Institute *
Alicia Lueras Maldonado Albuquerque, NM Actor, Producer,
Connie Laventurier El Cerrito, CA Arts Management,
Wendy Lewis Union City, NJ Artist/Art teacher,
Raul Nino Chicago, IL Poet,
Patrick Velasquez San Diego, CA Professor, UC San Diego *
Maria Eisen Brooklyn, NY Musician,
Caleb Drake Oak Park, IL Musician,
Susan Endrizzi Morris Mendocino, CA Artists Manager, NAPAMA, APAP, WAA
Jessica Jones Brooklyn, NY A&R with Putumayo Kids World Music, Cuban-American
Geraldo de Oliveira Chicago, IL Musician,
Eugenia Petty Aptos, CA Poet/Artist,
Grazyna Auguscik Chicago, IL Musician,
Carey Maloney New York , NY Designer/writer,
Joe Perez Long Beach, CA Chairman of the Board, J Perez Associates, Inc. *
Max Lesnik Miami, FL Periodista, Radio-MIAMI
Mary Lukas , Musician,
Elaine Erb Niwot, CO Arts promoter,
Jacira Castro Davie, FL President, SalsaPower.com,
Jennifer Sanchez New York, NY Painter,
Mark Strohschein Anacortes, WA Teacher,
Mappy Torres New York, NY Poet/Presenter/Producer/Cultural Activist,
Loren Kahn Albuquerque, NM Puppeteer,
María Isabel Alfonso Patchogue, NY Assistant Professor, St. Joseph's College
Melisa Riviere , Producer, Emetrece Productions *
Alessandra Silvestri Los Angeles, CA Producer AIA Prod ,
Amira Davis Champaign, IL Poet, African percussions, University of Illinois *
Steven C Daiber Williamsburg, MA Artist, Red Trillium Press
James Sykes madison, WI Professor (ret), Univ of wisconsin
Alan Barthel Louisville, KY Musician & Educator,
Eduardo González baltimore, MD Professor, The Johns Hopkins University
Michelle White Montrose, CO Arts journalist,
Lourdes Muriente Perez San Juan, PR Lawyer,
Joey Infante New York, NY Artist, Author, Director of Entertainment, WSAC, MAC
Gary Eisenberg Los Angeles, CA Musician,
Patricia Halle Baltimore, MD Ceramicist,
Jose Pertierra Washington, DC Attorney,
James McDonald New York, NY Artist, Composer, Writer,
Rosalie Riegle Evanston, IL professor emerita of English, Saginaw Valley State University
Evaristo Rodiguez Chicago, IL Director, AfriCaribe
Lissette Corsa Tampa, FL Freelance Writer,
Michael Uthoff ST. LOUIS, MO Artistic & Executive Director, Dance St. Louis *
Theresa Singleton Syracuse, NY College Professor, Syracuse University *
Linda Wosskow Greenbrae, CA Exec. Asst.,
Nicholas Clulow Baltimore, MD Artist/Educator, Towson University
Kathryn Russell Ithaca, NY Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Cortland *
Elsa Mora Los Angeles, CA Artist,
Christian DiGirolamo Eastchester, NY Publicist, Two for the Show Media
Joan Pricoli Riverview, MI Artist,
Amy Gomez New York, NY Ph.D., Partner, REVOLUCION Communications
Alan Boss New York, NY Arts Presenter, Metropolitan Pavilion
Lissa Hattersley Austin, TX Musician,
Joel King Gahanna, OH Minister, Union Grove Baptist Church
John Schaible Gainesville, FL Lawyer,
Debra Tupe New York, NY Assistant Professor, Columbia University
Beatriz Miyar Tallahassee, FL Policy consultant, Healing Futures Institute
Craig Hattersley Austin, TX Communications Director, *
Ali Alvarez New York, NY Musician/Producer,
Maria Kelly Albuquerque, NM Mgr for Educational Prgms & Community Outreach, University of New Mexico
Judith Z. Miller Brooklyn, NY Manager for Performing Artists, ZAMO!
Lissa Weinmann New York, NY Senior Fellow, World Policy Institute
José González Guardado Baton Rouge, LA Senior Partner, Gonzalez Enterprises *
Massoud Saidpour Cleveland , OH Director, Performing Arts, Music, and Fi, Cleveland Museum of Art
Margaret Gilpin NY, NY Filmmaker and Journalist, Kangaroo Productions, Cuba in Focus,WBAI
Jorge Arciniega Los Angeles, CA Musician / Lawyer, AF of M, NARAS
Elizabeth Bishop Brooklyn, NY Assistant Professor, Texas State University, San Marcos
Morgan Alexander Ojai, CA Documentary Photographer, Muraleando, Havana, Cuba
Richard Gehr Brooklyn, NY Arts journalist,
Linda Lopez McAlister Albuquerque, NM Theatrical and Radio Drama Producer/Director,
Kestutis Stanciauskas Lemont, IL Composer/Performer,
M Anne Sweet Des Moines, WA Artist/Performer, Studio 68 *
Leslie Gordon Atlanta, GA Director, Rialto Center for the Arts at Ga. State
Karl North Marathon, NY Music Educator, Somos Diferentes AfroCuban percussion *
Mark Schwartz Brooklyn, NY Music Journalist ,
Corinne Erni Brooklyn, NY Curator, ARTPORT
Colin Jacobsen Brooklyn, NY Musician,
Mark Morganelli Dobbs Ferry, NY Executive Director, Jazz Forum Arts
Viviana Pouget Santa Barbara, CA Board Member , Santa Barbara Board Education Committee
Delvis Fernandez Levy San Luis Obispo, CA President, Cuban American Alliance Edu. Fund *
Maria Victoria Vila Oakland, Dancer,
Sandy Robertson Irvine, CA Arts Presenter,
Kit Robinson Berkeley, CA Poet, Musician,
Robert Weisberg Hoboken, NJ Host / Producer / Engineer, WFMU & WNYC Radio
Lora Myers Brooklyn, NY Writer/Producer,
Veronica Napoles larkspur, CA Artist,
Jon Harwayne walnut creek, CA Artist,
Neil Benson New York, NY Senior VP, Opus 3 Artists
Neil Rynston New York, NY Artistic Director, Vista Lirica
Mary King Portland, OR Professor, Portland State University
Susanna Sloat New York, NY editor, two books on Caribbean dance,
Scott Perez Ithaca, NY Educator, Wells College
Patti Davis San Francisco, CA Artist/Student,
Anne Gilman Brooklyn, NY Artist/Professor, Pratt Institute and SUNY Purchase
Deborah Slater SAN FRANCISCO, CA Choreographer, Deborah Slater Dance Theater
Miguel Pendas San Francisco, CA Creative Director, San Francisco Film Society *
David Unger New York, NY Writer, Translator, Faculty, City College of New York *
Dr. Randy P. Conner Berkeley, CA Writer, Educator, CIIS, San Francisco
Belkys Torres Miami, FL Part-Time Faculty, Univ. of Miami
Emily Ratner New Orleans, LA Co-director, The New Orleans Human Rights Film Fest
Elizabeth Ruiz New York, NY Playwright/Actress, Dramatists Guild *
Estrella Quiroga Whitethorn , CA Radio Host/Peforming Arts Tour Manager,
Gordon Wood Seattle, WA Artist,
Chuck Smart Bremerton, WA Artist,
Malia Everette San Francisco, Director, Reality Tours, Global Exchange
Michael Page San Francisco , CA Somatic Educator/Santero,
Sandy Waters Milord Washington, DC Photographer/Filmmaker, No War on Cuba Movement
Annette Williams , CA Cultural Scholar,
Steve Zeitlin Hasting-on-Hudson, NY Folklorist,
Mylo Egipciaco Los Angeles, CA Professor/Filmmaker/Int.Human Rights Adv,
Carol Steele Alameda, CA Professional Percussionist,
Victor Garcia-Herreros North Plainfield, NJ Musician, Performing Arts,
Carol Cross Redwood City, CA Secretary, US-Cuba Sister Cities Association
Lincoln Bergman Richmond, CA Educator,
Luis Medina Berkeley, CA Broadcaster/Music Director, KPFA, Pacifica Radio
Grant Gardner New Haven, CT Musician,
Akua Lezli Hope Corning, NY Poet/Artist, ArtFarm
Holly Hutto Chicago, IL Director, Global Explorers Kids
Charles Stewart Hialeah, FL President, Orunmusic
Lisa Maya Knauer North Dartmouth, MA Professor of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Sally Heckel New York, NY filmmaker,
Lynette Jackson Chicago, IL Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
Maria DePriest Portland, OR Assistant Professor, Portland State University *
Rolando Morales, J.D. Oakland, CA Musician, Composer, RMG
John Ruby Oakland, CA Director, The Carpetbag Brigade
Sherrill Futrell Davis, CA Historian, UC Davis
Sandi Hammonds Clifton, VA Art Educator, George Washington University *
Carol Higgs Baltimore, MD Graphic Designer,
Tom Ehrlich Santa Cruz, CA Photographer/Journalist, timba.com
Dan DeWayne Chico, CA Director, California WorldFest
Gunther Maier Santa Fe, NM Filmmaker,
Francisco Bello Queens, NY Filmmaker, Ropa Vieja Films LLC
Elsie Craig Miami, FL Teacher, Children of Haiti Enhancement Fundation
Lawrence Benvenuti Marathon, FL Pro Photographer,
Vic Harel , NJ Dance Instructor,
Kristina Grey Ojai, CA Fine Artist, Ojai Studio Artist
Bob Donelly NEW YORK, NY Music Attorney,
Andre Devito , Musician/Producer/Writer, Highwaysoul Music
Camila Pineiro Arlington, VA Researcher/Writer,
Norine Gunn Fernandez San Luis Obispo,, CA Graphic Art/Photographer, Art Instructor, CAAEF
Gary Craigwell , Musician, Rumberos de la Yuma
Curtis Carter Milwaukee, WI Professor & Art Museum Curator, Marquette University
Nathaniel Eli Hastings Seattle, WA Author,
J Houghton Kane Collegeville, PA Professor, Ursinus College, Collegeville PA
Burgundy Owens Mt. Vernon, KY Musician,
Sofia Gallisa Brooklyn, NY Filmmaker,
Ivette Roman Houston, TX Performance Artist/ Teacher,
Rosa Fernandez Walnut Creek, CA Bil. Teacher Art,
Carrie Lavender East Stroudsburg, PA Touring Teaching Artist, Cubanana-Cuban Music/Dance in Schools *
Jesus Alvarez Bulte East Stroudsburg, PA Cuban Musician/Teaching Artist, Cubanana-Cuban Music/Dance in Schools
Mary Jo Thompson Saint Paul, MN Arts Educator, Minneapolis Public Schools *
Jeffrey Kunkel Maplewood, NJ Educator / Jazz Musician, Montclair State University
Julio Vernon Ruiz Miami, FL Professor , SUNY
Jacques Morial New Orleans, LA Co-Director, Louisiana Justice Institute *
Evan R. Lacy New York, NY Musician,
Jeffrey A. Ensminger Durham, NC Writer, Documentary Filmaker and Artist, A Wandering Feast
Jane Franklin Montclair, NJ Historian,
Miren Inake Martinez Fonseca Glendora, CA Translator, Peace With Justice
Jacqueline Zamora Albuquerque, NM Musician,
Carolyn Joyner Washington, DC Writer,
Louisa Barkalow Albuquerque, NM Artist,
Romualdo Gonzalez New Orleans, LA Producer/attorney, Carnaval Latino New Orleans
Anita Waters Granville, OH Cultural Sociologist, Denison University
Jim Hines Chicago, IL Musician/Teacher,
Lorri Ungaretti San Francisco, CA Writer/Editor,
Sam Price New Orleans, LA Musician/Band-leader, OTRA *
Tony Gaye Philadelphia, PA Commercial Photographer, ASMP
Rex Weil Washington, DC Artist/Professor, University of Maryland *
Donna Factor Venice, CA Musician/Spanish Professor, El Camino College
Jamie McHugh San Francisco, CA Artist/Dancer,
Laura Leipzig Berkeley, CA Arts Presenter, Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide *
Joseph Araiza NY, NY actor, SITI Company *
Regla Albarran Miller Tucson, AZ Educator,
Valentina McParland West Yorkshire, Social Worker,
Pam Brooks Oberlin, OH Assoc. Professor, Oberlin College *
Corinne Schlegel Spokane, WA Visual Artist/Chef,
Kathleen Cerveny Cleveland, OH Artist/Grantmaker, The Cleveland Foundation
Katie Daley Cleveland Heights, OH Poet,
Ann Ferguson Leverett, MA Professor of Philosophy & Women's Studie, U Mass Amherst
Nancy Davis Santa Barbara, CA Program Director, City at Peace - Santa Barbara
Rita Carnevale , Healing/Dance,
Geo Darder MIAMI, FL Cultural Events Producer -Golden Warrior, Cuban Artist Fund.
David Kraus Montpelier, VT Composer/Guitarist,
Phillip Johnston Bondi, NSW, AUSTRALIA, Musician/Composer,
Eduardo Cartaya Miami, Sacerdote, Babalawo
Lauren Elder Oakland, CA Artist/Arts Educator, Center for Art & Public Life
Christina Mielke Portland, OR Artist/Student,
Enrique Alegret Beijing, Local Correspondant, Salsapower.com,
Donna Drozda Virginia Beach, VA Artist, Author, Educator, Wren House Studio
Yatrika Mariam Shah-Rais Los Angeles, CA Music Director, Skirball Cultural center
Betto Arcos Los Angeles, CA Independent promoter/ radio producer,
Dianna Cohen Los Angeles, CA Artist,
Eric Gordon Los Angeles, CA Director, Curator, Workmen's Circle SoCal
Luis A. Molina Ambler, PA Artist,
Risa Jaroslow New York, NY Artistic Director, Risa Jaroslow & Dancers
Graciela Carriqui New York, NY Musician, teacher,
Rita Grabowski Cleveland, OH Poetry Center Manager, Cleveland State University
Scott Stevens Olympia, WA DJ / Writer / Festival Organizer, KAOS-fm / World Sacred Music Festival
Rebecca Davis Berkeley, CA High School Dance Teacher, US-Cuba Sister Cities Assoc.
Esquizito Perez New Orleans, LA Musician, Cultural Activist,
Jon Novi Evanston, IL Music teacher, World music lover
Gloria Orozco Topanga, CA Adjunct Professor, FITLA International Lation Theatre Festi
Alain Mariduena New York, NY Artist/Author, From Here to Fame
Carmelita Ramirez-Sanchez Las Vegas, NV Radio Personality, The Wake Up Show
Laurie Ann Schag Los Angeles, CA Filmmaker, Cinembargo Films *
Carmen Pepin Bronx , NY Entertainment Manager and Agent., Pepin Productions
Frank French San Francisco, CA Musician / Registered Piano Technician, Piano Technicians Guild
Ejima Baker New York, NY Artist/Educator,
Leah Grammatica New York, NY Media Consultant,
Laurie Cumbo Brooklyn, NY Executive Director, MoCADA Museum
Sobukwe Shukura Clarkston, GA Journalist, Radio Free Georgia ATL. *
Don Verdery Morris, CT Director, GAMI/Simonds, Inc.
David Medina Brooklyn, NY Disc Jockey/ Sculptor,
Ann Vernon Norfolk, VA Museum educator, retired, Chrysler Museum of Art, retired
Rosi Amador Cambridge, MA Artist, Sol y Canto *
Brian Satz Brookltyn , NY Musician/Educator,
Jairo Muniz Clinton Township, MI Musician, Activist, BORICUA ALLIANCE [Liaison]
Tessa Ortiz Las Vegas, NV Latin Dance Instructor/ Performer, Paragon Salsa Magic *
Rene Delgadillo Las Vegas, NV Dancer/ Magician, Paragon Salsa Magic *
Eileen Willis Brooklyn, NY Musician,
Victor Alvarez Espanola, NM Musician,
Brian Folkins-Amador Cambridge, MA Musician, composer, Sol y Canto
Luis Sainz Manhattan, KS Local Correspondent / Promoter, SalsaPower.com *
Ellen Gabin Rockport, MA Artist,
Wayne Lawson Columbus, OH Professor, Arts Policy & Arts Education
Ivan Schwarz Cleveland , OH Executive Director, Greater Cleveland Film Comm. *
Timothy Beal Cleveland, OH Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, Case Western Reserve University
Tracy Reid New York, NY Senior Producer, Absolutely Live Entertainment
Maure Aronson Cambridge, MA Executive Director, World Music, Inc
Larry Gold New York, NY Promoter,
Maura Garcia Chapel Hill, NC Artistic Director, MIXED BLOOD WOMAN *
James Joyce Morton, PA Entertainer Bus Broker,
George Cruze Providence, RI Tour Manager for Performing Artists,
Kathy Schuman New York, NY Artistic Administrator, Carnegie Hall
Michael Garron Gloucester, MA , International Music Network
Karen Kennedy Newark, NJ Artist Manager, 24 Seven Artist Development
Dian Francesca Cuccinello Carlisle, MA Producer, Union Hall World Music & Dance Cafe *
Don Macica Chicago, IL Director of Marketing, Chicago Sinfonietta *
Geoffrey Goodell Nashua, NH , Chairperson, Simple Gifts Coffee House *
Jim Luce Easton, PA Broadcaster,
Nick Venti Philadelphia, Booking Agent, Tree Lawn Artists
Lizz Wright New York, NY Singer, Songwriter, AFTRA
Eleana Tee Cobb Woodstock, NY Producer/songwriter,
Barbara Steinfeld Portland, OR Tourism Vice President, Cultural Tourism *
Jennifer Lawson Portland, OR Backstage Hospitality, Portland Jazz Festival *
Spencer Crandall Portland, OR Musician Promotion, Crandall's Corner
Margaret Carlson Cleveland, OH Chief Executive and Artistic Officer, Verb Ballets
Robin Fancher Phoenix, AZ Broadcast Engineer,
Carol Afua Yates , Librarian (retired),
Oscar Peñas Brooklyn , NY Jazz Guitarist and Composer,
John Ernesto Reading, PA Marketing, Reading Eagle Company *
Gene Golden Fairview, NJ African and Afro Cuban Folklor,
Jay Rattman Stroudsburg, PA Musician,
Roger Ispuria San Francisco, CA MUSICIAN, *
MICO ~as~ LATIN PRIDE! Bronx, NY Artist / Painter, NYColombiart Studios *
Jack Hirschman San Francisco, CA Poet,
Frances Chavez Santa Fe, NM Physician, Santa Fe Holguin Cuba Sister City Progra *
Troy McCarty Cleveland, OH Ballet Master, Verb Ballets
Jesse Thumm Phoenixville, PA Graphic Designer,
Christopher Little Richmond, VA Spanish teacher, Collegiate School
Halina Kusleika Amherst, MA Assistant Director of Programming, UMass Fine Arts Center
AnneMarie Martins Beverly, MA , Co-Founder International Music Network
Daniel Wolff Nyack, NY writer,
Enrique Sacerio-Gari Bryn Mawr, PA Poet/Professor, Bryn Mawr College
Itzik Becher Scottsdale, AZ President, Aviv Productions Inc.
Raymond Bobgan Cleveland, OH Theatre Director,
David Hinkamp Chicago, IL MD, Director, Health in the Arts Program, University of Illinois at Chicago *
Felix Kury San Francisco, CA Lecturer, San Francisco State University
Moira Pujols chicago, IL Executive Director, contratiempo nfp
Beverly Naidus Burton, WA Artist, Associate Professor, University of Washington, Tacoma
Susannah Satten Saugerties, NY Coordinator, Saugerties Jazz & Arts Festival *
Enrique Fernandez New York, NY Musician,
Mayda Cruz Mo nterey, CA Associate Professor, Defense Language Institute *
R. Douglass Rice New York, NY Artist -Board Chair, Bronx Museum of the Arts *
Jan Bartoszek Chicago, IL Choreographer/Artistic Director, Hedwig Dances *
John Nugent Rochester, NY Concert Promoter, Producer/Rochester Int. Jazz Festival
Francis DeLeon , Music Outreach, San Francisco, CA,
Paul Maree Savannah, GA Graphic Designer, Savannah Music Festival
Jane Ward Lopez Island, WA Artist,
Carol Royce-Wilder Venice,, CA Photographer, Carol Royce-Wilder Photography
Alina Cenal Newbury Park, CA Performing Artist, Teacher,
Sydney Clemens San Francisco, CA Early Childhood Arts Educator,
Arisika Razak Oakland , CA Associate Professor,
Nanette Burgos Oakland, CA Dancer, Fire Arts Collective *
Ed Martinez Redondo Beach, CA Arts Librarian, El Camino College
William Creasey Loveland, OH Safari Coordinator, Natural and Cultural History tours
Myrna Zialcita Oakland, CA Musician/Assist. Director, SF Filipino American Jazz Festival
Vanessa Mellet Oakland, CA Jeweler,
Elena Freyre Miami, FL Art Gallery Owner/Director, Renee Gallery
Robert Skloot Madison, WI Playwright/Director, University of Wisconsin
Phavia Kujichagulia Oakland, CA Griot, Educator, Activist, A. Wisdom Company
Kim Zick Milwaukee, WI Musician,
Linda Fisher Woodstock, NY Chef, Dancer,
Chemi Gonzalez , PR Filmmaker,
Robert Gonzalez Bronx, NY Educator,
Molly Christie Brockport, NY Dance Educator,
J Tarika Lewis Oakland, CA Violinist/Visual Artist, John Handy with Class//Bobby Young Project
Diane Witherspoon Los Angeles, CA Int'l. Jazz Vocalist,
Angela Johnson Los Angeles, CA Arts Consultant,
Molly Cumming Durango, CO Graphic Designer,
Bonnie Lockhart Oakland, CA Musician, Songs & Music Games from Around the World
Allan Oliver Portland, OR Director, Onda Gallery
Jose Reyes-Olivas Watsonville, CA Artist Presenter, Sage Productions
Kevin Kastrup New York, NY Artist Manager & Booking Manager, IMG Artists, LLC
Amy Maguire NY, NY Managerial Assistant, Opus 3 Artists *
Yeshe Zangmo Los Angeles, CA Dancer,
William Carbone Middletown, CT Musician/Ethnomusicologist, Wesleyan Univ., Central CT State Univ
Ben Luis Alameda, CA Musician, composer, teacher,
Sara Donnelly Baltimore, MD Jazz Program Officer, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Judy Grahn San Francisco, CA Poet, Cultural Theorist, Professor, California Inst. of Integral Studies
Debby Kajiyama Alameda, CA Performing Artist, Navarrete x Kajiyama Dance Theater
Dennis McNally San Francisco, Music Publicist,
Ellen Bepp Oakland, CA Musician/Artist,
Jeffrey Stonehill Lopez Island, WA Actor,
Arnold Trujillo El Prado, NM Photographer, Casa de Cultura de Las Vegas
Jack Kenny Ann Arbor, MI Photographer,
John Gianvito Arlington, MA Filmmaker/Assistant Professor, Emerson College *
Carol Higgs Baltimore, MD Artist/Gallery co-owner, Cork Gallery
Jeanna Disney Gloucester, MA Agent, International Music Network
Donna Sternberg Santa Monica, CA Artistic Director/choreographer, Donna Sternberg & Dancers
Stuart Grant Fort Lee, NJ Musician,
Jeannette Henriquez Oakland, CA Graduate Student, Artist,
Patricia Morgovvsky San Francisco, CA Dancer,
Beatriz Muniz Sacramento, CA Member Svcs Coord.,
Harold Muniz Sacramento, CA Musician,
Elizabeth Cerejido Miami, FL Artist / Curator, ENCASA
Michael Longoria Bastrop, TX Musician/Educator/Producer,
Elsa Guerra Oakland, CA Translator/Chorus member, La Peña Community Chorus, Berkeley, CA *
Anthony Branker Princeton, NJ Composer/Music Professor, Princeton University *
Janet Allison Missoula, MT Violinist, Missoula Symphony Orchestra
Betty Kano Berkeley, CA Artist, National Japanese American Historical So
Sharon Flicker , Professor, Arcadia University
Genny Lim San Francisco, CA Poet/Playwright, Fillmore Jazz District Community Board
Yehudit Lieberman Pleasant Hill, CA Jazz and classical violinist,
Kathleen McIntosh Santa Fe, NM harpsichordist,
Roberto Guerra Austin, TX Photographer,
Andy Teirstein New York, NY Professor, NYU *
Ruxandra Guidi Austin, TX Journalist, Independent
Ryan Krewer Clifton, NJ Musician/Music Educator,
Tony Lujan cataumet, MA Musician, Bella Records
Benita Lubic Washington, DC President, Meeting Planner in the Arts Cuba
Maria Aponte , Educator/Performance Artist,
Gary Gaffney Cincinnati, OH Professor/Artist, Art Academy of Cincinnati
Bill Sears Traverse City, MI Jazz Educator/Saxophonist, Interlochen Arts Academy
Ricardo Gonzalez Madison, WI Radio/Arts Programmer, WORT-FM
Paul Gonzales Corrales, NM Musician,
Judith Ryder Cleveland, OH Manager, Cleveland Arts Education Consortium
Robert Croslin , Artist,
David Stoler Madison, WI Musician,
George Rivera Tampa, FL Contractor / Journalist,
Raquel Aguirre Berkeley, CA Attorney - & Musical D.J.,
Michael Olson Olympia, WA Musician/Percussionist, music group Ocho Pies *
Antonio Mondesire Brooklyn, NY Educator / Awo Ifa, Brooklyn College
Nina Serrano Oakland , CA Writer, Media Producer, KPFA-fm
Stefanie Siegel BROOKLYN, NY Teacher/president/founder non for profit, Bailey's Cafe
Caridad Morales Nussa New York, NY Manager Project, LAFI *
Felicia Gustin Oakland, CA Executive Director, Speak Out/IDEC
Wenceslao Serra San Juan, PR Writer, Pen Club/Puerto Rico
Ariel Luckey Oakland, CA Actor, MC, Free Land Project *
Daniel Kwong Santa Monica, CA Performance Artist/Playwright,
Opal Adisa Oakland, CA Writer/Professor, CCA
Beryl Landau San Francisco, CA Artist/Teacher,
Maria Ochoa San Jose, CA Professor, San Jose State University *
Graciela Sanchez San Antonio, TX Cultural worker, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center *
Simón Hanukai Oakland, CA Theater Director/Performer/Educator,
Evelyn Otano Sacramento, CA Artist,
Carlos Munoz Albany, CA Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley *
Colin Deuble Albuquerque, NM Jazz Musician,
Montye Fuse Tempe, AZ Photographer and Artist,
Ana Joa Silver Spring, MD Art Gallery Director,
Paul Espinosa , Professor & Filmmaker,
Peggy Gaustad Santa Fe, NM Ceramic Artist,
Ileana Casanova Miami, FL Educator,
Alex Harris Durham, NC Professor/Photographer, Center for Documentary Studies
Art Sato Pacifica, CA Radio Producer/Educator, KPFA/Pacifica Radio
Edgardo López Ferrer, Ph.D. San Juan, PR Poet, Writer. University Professor,
Melanie DeMore Oakland, CA Singer/Musician/Conductor/Educator, SpeakOut!, Oakland,CA
Chase Ellison Albuquerque, NM Music Student, University of New Mexico
Judy Bebelaar Berkeley, CA Retired Teacher, Writer,
Antonio Gaztambide San Juan , PR historiador, Universidad de Puerto Rico
Juan de Matta García Carolina, PR Poet / Writer,
Annette Oliveira Oakland, CA free-lance voice artist, Lighthouse for the Blind
Roberta Loach Kensington, CA Artist, Calif. Society of Printmakers
Kimberly Dark Pahoa, HI Artist, Writer, Professor,
Jen Contreras-Danner Oakland, CA Artist,
Gerard Meraz Los Angeles, Executive Producer, Power Tools
Stephen Zenz Milwaukee, WI Jazz Musician/Educator, Shell Lake Arts Center
Roberta Levitow Santa Monica, CA Co-founder, Theatre Without Borders
Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu Oakland, CA Professor / Voice and Dance Teacher, Berkeley City College / Opera Piccola
Catherine Coray New York, NY Arts Professor, New York University
Pam Mendelsohn Arcata, CA Photographer, Writer,
Frank Swart Nashville, TN Musician,
David Godinez Oakland, CA UPS/ Song Writer,
Wanda Romain Rio Rancho, NM History Teacher/Hip Hop Club Coach,
Felipe Ruibal Albuquerque, NM Singer/ Songwriter,
James Kronzer Washington, DC Scenic Designer, Kronzer Design Ltd.
Amy Hettrick , Musician,
Rolando Milian New Haven, CT Director, Art-Havana (www.art-havana.com)
Stephen J. Isaac St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Cultural Heritage Artist,
Dr. Marco Polo Hernández Cuevas Durham, NC Associate Professor of Spanish, North Carolina Central University
Martha Stone Somerville, MA Artist, Brickbottom Artists Association
George Gabin Somerville, MA artist, Brickbottom Artists Association
Jody Denberg Austin, TX Radio Programmer,
Carlos Mora Santa Fe, NM Dancer,
Dr. Diana Pei Wu Oakland, CA Lecturer, Dept of Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley *
"Pepe" Villarino La Mesa, CA Retired Professor, Los Romanticos
Amanda Archuleta , Dance Instructor,
James Pitts Austin, TX Doctoral Student, University of Edinburgh
Kevin McCormick , CA Producer/Host, Musicians Radio *
Rey Arteaga Austin, TX Musical Artist, Son y No Son, Austin, TX
Armando Valdez Mountain View, CA Communications scholar, HealthPoint Communications *
Evelyn Orantes Oakland, CA Cultural Arts Developer, Oakland Museum of California
Jane Lopez Oakland, CA Librarian,
Robyn Cote Albuquerque, NM Educator, Dancer
Asatu Hall-Allah Oakland, CA Dancer/ Choreographer, Emese: Messengers of the African Diaspora
Bob Queen Madison, WI Arts Presenter,
Maria Medina Serafin San Francisco, CA Composer/Recording Artist/Poeta, 2Life Productions
Mark Tuggle New York, NY Filmmaker, Writer & Poet, Harlem
Albert Camarillo Stanford, CA Historian, Stanford Unversity
Arnoldo Garcia Oakland, CA Human Rights Poet/Writer & Musician, MusicaHumana
Myra Mendible Ft Myers, FL Professor, FGCU *
Reggie Marshall Charlottesville, VA Jazz Booking Agent/Manager,
Patricio Beltran Los Angeles, CA HRIS Manager/Musician,
Magali Roy-Fequiere Galesburg, IL Professor, Knox College
Eddie Resto Los Angeles, CA Musico,
Henry Gonzales Rio Rancho, NM Radio Host & Retired NEA-NM, Raices Collective KUNM *
Enrique Marquez Fort Myers, FL University professor,
Miriam Louie Oakland, CA Writer,
Jean-Jacques "JJ" Targarona Barrera Austin, TX Musician, Adjunct Music Prof University of Texas
Lucinda Knaus Bearsville, NY Artist,
David Messick San Ysidro, CA Artist - Painter,
Leslie Bernstien Pasadena, CA Filmmaker, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences *
Nathan Hanson Saint Paul, MN Musician,
Chia-hui Shih San Diego, CA Docent, San Diego Museum of Art
John Cox Estero, FL History professor, FGCU
Carlos Eguis-Aguila Chicago, IL Musician, Batarumba Studio
Pilar Leto Albuquerque, NM Dancer,
Frank Leto Albuquerque, NM Musician/Songwriter,
Joanne Schiller Miami, FL Artist,
Stephen Sweigart Lawrence, KS Artist,
Mike Lubliner Olympia, WA Musician,
Antonio Castro , Artist,
Amy Alexander Pacific Palisades, CA Documentary Researcher,
Francisco Vazquez Rohnert Park, CA University Professor, Sonoma State University
Ofelia Esparza Los Angeles, CA Artist/ Educator,
Laura Avila Bronx, NY Interpreter & Adjunct Professor,
Debra Winski Los Angeles, CA Arts Presenter, FITLA Intl Latino Theatre Festival of LA
Lydia Howell Minneapolis, MN Poet, Writer, Radio Producer, KFAI Radio, Minneapolis,MN *
Rocio Sandhu South Pasadena, CA Educator, Artist/Educator
Chuck Silverman Los Angeles, CA Professional Musician & Instructor,
Stephen Tilly Dobbs Ferry, NY Architect,
Mariposa Aztlan Oakland, CA Student,
Gabby Contreras Los Angeles, CA Teacher,
Barbara Vega Lauderhill, FL Grant Writer,
Martina Will de Chaparro Evanston, IL Historian,
Juana Alicia Montoya Berkeley, CA Artist/Professor,
Kevin Moore Lakewood, OH Theatre Manager, Cleveland Play House *
Roderic A Johnson St Pete Beach, FL Chair , PAG Organization for Community Culture *
Sheri Lichter South Milwaukee, WI Musician,
Teresa Walsh San Francisco, CA Writer,
Margo Jim Los Angeles, CA Artist,
Zoila Sylvester new york, NY Special procedure tech, NYPH
Carina Fourmyle Long Beach, CA Dancer/Instructor, NDCA
Marti Cuevas Pomona, NY Musician/Music Administrator,
JD Foster New York, NY Musician/Record producer,
Margarita Donato Los Angeles, CA Educator,
Camilo Quinones Albuquerque, NM Musician,
William Ferns New York, NY Blues Performer and Compser, Kid Java
Jerry Berndt Paris, France, Photographer,
Elizabeth Nolan Ft. Myers, FL Spanish Professor,
Efrain Pacheco Simi Valley, CA Research Associate,
Luz Camacho , Artist,
Colleen Barroso Oakland, CA Dancer, Program Director, Obakoso Drum & Dance Ensemble *
Ericka Verba , Assistant Professor, California State University
T Beckman Scottsdale, AZ Dancer,
Anamaria Ryan Fort Myers, FL Artist/Web Designer,
David Hirsch Sacramento, CA Musician/Music Teacher,
Jorge Sylvester Peekskill, NY Alto Saxophonist / Composer/ Educator, ASCAP
Kiilu Nyasha San Francisco`, CA TV Talk Show Host, Journalist, Accessf, SF Community Media *
Patricia Hagen Sacramento, CA Teacher/Musician,
Saundra Lang Los Angeles, CA Gallery Owner,
Ishle Yi Park Whitestone, NY Poet/Musician,
Kathy Kenyon Vista, CA Artist/Curator, Artist, friend of COFAC *
Stephen Smith-Contreras Los Angeles, CA Educator/Grad Student/Musician,
Damali Ayo Portland, OR Artist, Author, damaliayo.com
Aaron Yeagle Portland, OR Web/Graphic Designer,
Jose Luis Valenzuela Los Angeles, CA Professor-Artistic Director, Latino Theater Company/UCLA
Evelina Fernandez Los Angelles, CA Actor/Writer, Latino Theater Company *
Aaron Garcia Los Angeles, CA Editor/Writer/Director, Latino Theater Company, MTV, G4 Network
Kat Parra Oakland, CA Musician/Music Educator,
Miguel Naranjo LOS ANGELES, CA Actor, SAG
Iliana Carter Los Angeles, CA Musician/Actress,
Carl Griffin Ewing, NJ Entertainment Ex, LRS Media
Phyllis Oyama Berkeley, Artist Management, Songline/Tone Field Productions
Henry Fernandez Los Angeles, CA Writer/Director/Stage Mgr.,
Cynthia Carris Alonso New York, NY Photographer / Photo Editor,
Arturo Lopez Levy Denver, CO Lecturer, University of Denver *
Jana Diaz Juhl Los Angeles, CA Film Producer,
Robert Rems Santa Monica, CA Manufacturer, Pirate's Chai
Stan Harrison New York, NY Musician,
Jeane July-Stern Los Angeles, CA Dancer/Dance Instructor,
David Lenzner New York, NY Teacher,
Danny Melnick New York, NY President, Absolutey Live Ent, LLC
Jerry Merrill West Hollywood, CA Composer Producer,
Laura Morgan Topanga, CA Aerial Dancer, Yoga Teacher, Lynx Magic Productions
Linda Fiaga Glendale, CA Dance Educator,
Georgia Wever NYC, NY Retiree, NYC Labor Chorus
Susan Ackoff-Ortega , Artist,
Ben Jones Jersey City, NJ Art Professor & Artist, New Jersey City University
Gloria Sukenick New York, NY Artist/Activist, Met Council on Housing
Jim Bliesner San Diego, CA Artist/Economic Development , RevArte
Anne Subercaseaux San Francisco, CA Artist,
Flora Davis San Francisco, CA Fine Artist,
Jamila Jones North Hollywood, CA Actress/Filmmaker, SAG
Clay Leander Richmond, CA , Richmond-Regla Sister City
James Quinlan Miami Beach, FL Chairman, The Rhythm Foundation, Inc
Nobantu Ankoanda Decatur, GA Educator/Event Planner, Collard Greens Cultrual Festival
Celia Lowenstein New York, NY Filmmaker,
Ben Herson Brooklyn, NY CEO/Producer/Film Maker/Academic, Nomadic Wax
Rosina Roibal Albuquerque, NM Arts/Culture Organizer & Musician, SouthWest Organizing Project
Laura Calhoun San Francisco, CA Artist,
Yari More Sunland, CA Singer & Band Leader,
Leigh Gaymon-Jones Austin, TX Dancer,
Laura C Maclay Albuquerque, NM Percussionist, Craftperson,
Henry Brun San Antonio, TX Musician, Contractor, Radio Personality ,
Rick Davies Plattsburgh, NY Musician/Professor, SUNY Plattsburgh
Herman Semiday St. Louis, MO Musician/Producer/Promoter,
Enrique Cardiel Albuquerque, NM Musician, Organizer, Public Health, La Raza Unida
Maritza Arrastia Brooklyn, NY Educator,
Angel Cortes Notre Dame, IN Professor, Holy Cross College
Willie Martinez St Pete Beach, FL Artist / Producer,
Marisol Enyart Albuquerque, NM Program Coordinator,
Julia Sewell Oakland, CA Artist,
Maria Guadalupe Alvarez de Paez East point, GA Maestra de Educacion Fisica,
Heidi Alina Albuquerque, NM Musician/Teacher,
Robert Swanagan Fresno, TX Musician/Latin Music Lover,
Ralph Steinhart Westfield, NJ Retired,
Christina Houle Austin , TX Choreographer, Producer & Actress,
Bonnie Kwong El Cerrito, CA Poet,
Hector Corporan Washington , DC Director of Radio Programming, Allied Communications *
Kristin Cram Albuquerque, NM Violin Teacher,
Sarah "Sarita" Streng Albuquerque, NM Dancer and Film Producer, La Rueda de Guanabacoa Film Project
Monica X Delgado Los Angeles, CA Executive Director, J.U.i.C.E. *
Ryan Mead San Francisco, CA Dancer,
Elizabeth Thottam San Francisco, CA Event Planner,
Amy Campion Los Angeles, CA Choreographer, Antics Performance *
Joseph Gonzalez Bronx, NY Singer,
Nicolas Tamburri , Video Editor,
Simone Jacobson Washington, DC Cipher Director, Words Beats & Life/American University
Pnina Becher Scottsdale, AZ Pianist,
Alexandra Klein New York, NY Learning Specialist, Trinity School
Lilly Schwartz Minneapolis, MN Director of Pops and Programming, Minnesota Orchestra
Edward Alejandro Seattle, WA Project Manager,
Lois Gilbert New York, NY Managing Director, JazzCorner.com *
Arnie Malina Burlington , VT Artistic Director, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Leigh Ann Hahn Los Angeles, CA Director of Programming, Grand Performances
Kenia Ashby Pittsburgh, PA Singer/Presenter, NARA
Melanie Jackson-Cracchiolo Norwalk, CA Musician/Educator, AFTRA *
Emily Lanxner Hardwick, VT Musical Director, PanAshe Steelband
Eduardo M Freyre Miami, FL Actor,
Frank Singer Erie, PA Musician/Instructor/Composer,
Arisika Razak Oakland, CA College Professor, CA Institute Integral Studies
Chris Ishee Santa Fe, NM Musician/Music Educator,
Noah Mosgofian Austin, TX Musician, Stomp, Drum Cafe
Elsa Ramos Berkeley, CA Manager,
Thomas Lellis Broooklyn, NY Singer/musician,
Caryn Davis Staten Island, NY ESOL instructor/College of Staten Island,
Randall Vogel Mesa, AZ Director of Theaters, Mesa Arts Center *
Alan Boss New York, NY Businessman, Metropolitan Pavilion
Hank Smith Jersey City, NJ Tap Dancer, Educator, Performance Artist,
Anne Bennison Chicago, IL Cultural Scholar, National-Louis University
Cesar Alvarez , Composer/Songwriter,
Betto Arcos Los Angeles, CA Radio DJ/Independent promoter, KPFK-Pacifica Radio
Phyllis Ponvert Ann Arbor, MI Photographer,
Gary Weimberg Berkeley, CA Documentary film maker, Luna Productions
Janet Williams Santa Fe, NM Craftsperson,
Stephanie Dalton San Francisco, CA Arts Promoter, Urban Music Presents
Laura Amazzone Venice, CA Writer, Jewelry Designer, Lecturer,
Carole Merritt Topanga, CA Writer and Photographer,
Carl Brown Oakland, CA Documentary Filmmaker,
Sylvia Sherman Berkeley, CA Presenter, La Peña Cultural Center
Mario Munguia San Francisco, CA Arts Promotions,
Carlos Baron San Francisco, CA Professor/ Theatre Arts, SF State University
Miranda Rondeau Bellflwoer, CA Musician,
Wanda Whitaker Pacifica, CA Artist,
Peggy Jo Oliva Los Angeles, CA Booking & Promoting,
Jose Angel Figueroa New York, NY Professor and Poet of Puerto Rican Lit., Boricua College
Ahmed Selim New Hyde Park, NY Director, Starlight Ballroom Dance Studio
Gregory Bridges Oakland, CA Radio announcer / producer,
Yesenia Rodriguez Yonkers, NY Self Employed, Entrepreneur *
Everett Hoagland New Bedford, MA Professor Emeritus & Poet, UMass Dartmouth
George Malave New York, NY Visual Artist,
Myrna Nieves Brooklyn, NY Professor (Literature), Boricua College *
Sandina Robbins Oakland, CA Communicator,
Claire Frisbie New York, NY Editor-in-Chief, Remezcla.com *
Carolle Charles , Associate Professor, CUNY
Melanie Berzon Oakland, CA Radio Program Director,
Miguel Angel Las Vegas, NM Director, Casa de Cultura de Las Vegas
Nelson Perez New York, NY Artist Rep/Producer/Promoter, CEO, LATRIBU Music *
Janet Walters El Paso, TX Dancer/Backstage/Costumer, ALFC
Abraham Lind Bronx,, NY Artist-in-Residence & Choral Director, Boricua College
Ernesto Simpson Brooklyn, NY Musician,
Bienvenida Matias New York, NY Executive Director, Association of Hispanic Arts, Inc. *
Shirley Zafirau New York, NY Latin Jazz & Dance Promoter, On 2 Productions
Luis Pumarada San German, PR Industrial Archeologist, University of Puerto Rico (ret.) *
Louis Reyes Rivera New York, NY Poet/Essayist/Educator,
Doris Asencio Union City, NJ Folkloric Artist, Rincon Criollo (La Casita de Chema)
Mia Gonzalez San Francisco, CA Gallery Owner/Artist,
Emilia Galaviz San Francisco, CA Artist/Gallery Owner, Encantada Gallery
Georgina Ortega El Prado, NM Sec/Treas, Casa de Cultura de Las Vegas
Nancy Ortiz Kaneohe, HI Executive Director/Cultural Entrepreneur, Centro Hispano de Hawaii/Alma Latina
Paul Ricardo Suarez Los Angeles, CA Actor (of Cuban descent),
Ricardo Marrero Washington Township, NJ Musician,
Nobuko Miyamoto los angeles, CA Artistic Director, Great Leap
Alejandra Mojica San Francisco, CA Youth programs,
Mara Keller Richmond, CA Professor of Philosophy & Religion, CIIS *
Ulises Diaz Los Angeles, CA Designer,
Mary Ellen Ipiotis Albuquerque, NM Writer,
Al Aarons Laguna Woods, CA Musician,
Flo Oy Wong Sunnyvale, CA Artist, Asian American Women Artists Association *
Ramos y Ramírez de Arellano Antonio NY, ND Archaelogist, Centro Cultural Salvador Brau Asencio
Liany Fernández San Juan, PR Teacher,
Olga D'Andrade - Turon Forest Hills, NY Publicist,
Paco Lopez Carolina, PR Animator,
Nellie Wong San Francisco, CA Poet, Radical Women
Neftali Martinez New York, NY Social Worker/Conguero, NY Casinero
Ruben Estremera-Jimenez San Juan,, PR Catedratic Professor, University of PR *
Pamela Cohen Los Angeles, CA Documentary filmmaker/ Arts Educator,
Claudia Avila El Sobrante, CA Organic Small Family Farmer Advocate,
Keka Riley Farmington Hills, MI Dancer,
Maria Benedetti , NY Environmental Educator,
Anna W. Edwards San Leandro, CA Visual Artist, Arts Council of San Leandro
Kristina Wong Los Angeles, CA Independent Artist,
Remigia Bermudez San Diego, CA Educator,
Sarina Meones Brooklyn, NY Artist/LatinDancer,
Andrea Pennisi NYC, NY DJ/Musician,
Maria Antonietta Jimenez los angeles, Sculptor,
Virginia Lawrence Albuquerque, NM Musician, NM Symphony Orchestra
Jeannie Mckenzie Oakland, CA Musician,
Vida Vierra Santa Monica, CA Artistic Director/Performer, Swing Brazil Dance Company
Ayla Davila Berkeley, CA Musician/Composer,
Iris Morales New York, NY Educator & Media Maker,
Marta Garcia New York, NY Media Activist,
Toni Mendoza Bronx, Executive Director, Side Street Kids, Inc.
Angel Quintero San Juan, PR Professor, University of Puerto Rico
Maria Garcia New York, NY Educator,
Melana Luke Manhattan Beach, CA Translator/ Interpreter,
Patricia Calandra Kings Park, NY President, Puerto Rican / Hispanic Genealogical Soc
Angelica Salazar Washington, DC Organizer/Photojournalist,
Luis Munoz Santa Barbara, CA Composer,
Nelson Gonzalez-Valentin Bronx, NY R&B singer,
Jenny Palmer New York, NY VP/Booking Manager, IMG Artists *
Glenn Cooper , CA Video Producer,
Lori Hile Chicago, IL Freelance Writer,
Celibeth Donnelly Ann Arbor, MI Artist/Manager, Motawi Tileworks *
Sarah Bisconte White Plains, NY Publicist,
Pam Matsuoka Berkeley, CA Designer,
John Schneider Milwaukee, WI Artist/Arts Educator, Marquette University
Carl Craig Miami, Artist,
Edward Resto , Musician/Student/Professor,
Nicki Denner Bloomingdale, NJ Musician,
Elena Maroth Kensington, CA Art Director, Music and Arts Programs of America
Jennifer Vincent New York, NY Bassist/Cellist,
Marcel Rodriguez New York, NY Radio Broadcaster/Promoter/Photographer, Latin Jam Radio
Stephanie Barnett Albuquerque, NM Program Coordinator, art/music-lover, University of New Mexico *
John Groves San Francisco, CA Musician,
Eddie Gale San Jose, CA San Jose's Ambassador of Jazz, Recording Artist
Anna Chupcavich Rivera Kew Gardens, NY Family Historian,
Luis Tejada Los Angeles, CA Musician/Educator,
Tanya Avelleyra Los Angeles, CA Vocalist/Educator,
Luisa Crespo Long Beach, Executive Director, University of California, Irvine
Amy Osterman , African/Contempory Dance Artist,
Sheriden Booker New York, NY Cultural Anthropologist and Vocalist,
Russell Layne Chester, NY Executive Director/Founder, Sugarloaf Music Series, Inc.
Andrea Worthington , Professor, Siena College
Donna Davenport Geneva, NY Associate Dean of Faculty, Hobart & Wm. Smith Colleges
Felix Sanabria Staten Island, NY Ifa priest, Master Percussionist, Los Afortunados
Jorge Duran Paterson, NJ Musician,
Pete Smith New York, NY Musician/Guitarist w/ Grupo los Santos,
Ejima Baker New York, NY Adjunct Professor/Teacher/Artist, CUNY, NYC Public Schools
William Bausch Jackson Heights, NY Musician/Teacher,
Karen Lyall Albuquerque, NM Secondary Teacher,
Gracia Solis Mesa, AZ Study Abroad Advisor,
Sandy Soto Cliffside Park, NJ Yoga Teacher,
Cilista Eberle New Orleans, LA Video Producer, Michael Murphy Productions
Richard Sires , FL Self Employed,
Annette Aragon Albuquerque, NM Educator/Performing Artist, Albuquerque Public Schools *
Denis Doyon Albuquerque, NM Media Educator & Musician,
Jose "Papo" Rodriguez Burbank, CA Musician, Percussionist
Gabrielle David New York, NY Executive Director, Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars *
Yasmin Sayyed South Lake Tahoe, CA Visual artist and poet, Iwa Rere Arts
Tracy Grauel Sarasota, FL Advocate/Writer,
Raymond Crawford , Director, Professor, Babalawo,
Raul Suarez del Solar Oakland, CA Audio Engineer, General Manager -Third Ear Sound
Ricardo Guillermo Albuquerque, NM Set Designer, Dancer/Musician, The Albuquerque Samba School
Ted Henken, Ph.D. New York, NY Associate Professor, Baruch College, CUNY
Flor Urrutia New York, NY Musician & Composer,
Susan Ohori Santa Fe, NM World Music Radio Producer, KSFR-FM *
Carmen Acosta Albuquerque, NM Performer, Educator, Arts Presenter, Creative Arts Studio
Donald Volenik Akron, OH Musician,
Jacqueline Martin Coban New York, NY Educator/Artist,
Amana Jerrilynn Johnson Oakland, CA Artist,
Jorge Sylvester Peekskill, NY Alto Saxophone / Composer / Arranger, ASCAP *
Claudia Pérez Brown Chicago, IL Singer-Musician-Producer-Educator, Pérez Brown Productions
Graham Ross Brooklyn , NY Teacher,
Jennie Stein New York, NY Musician,
Sheila and Jerry De Lany Boulder Creek, CA Jewelers/Artists/Business Owners, Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center *
Deirdre Scott The Bronx, NY Curator, Designer, Technologist, DesignPolice
Carole Ross Albuquerque, NM Dancer,
Teresa Urquhart San Francisco, CA Dancer/Performer,
Malik Edwards San Francisco, CA Artist and Youth Program Manager,
Erik Sjobeck Costa Mesa, CA, CA Senior Apparel Desinger, OFA
Roderick B. Wilson Freeport, NY Project Director, Education
Annette Ensley New York, NY Cultural Educator,
Alisa Baum Chicago, IL Production Director, Old Town School of Folk Music *
Caroline Young Lee, MA Musician,
Norine Nishimura Oakland, CA visual artist,
John Laberge Round Pond, ME Artist/Chef/Social Philosopher, the World
Joseph DeLeon Los Angeles, CA Musician/Educator/Composer,
Jan Chambers Berkeley, CA Physician/Teacher,
Yolanda Parker San Francisco, CA Photographer,
Andrea Battle-Brown Freeport, NY Educator, Uniondale Public Schools
Alex Garcia New York, NY Drummer, composer from AfroMantra,
Lara Cushing Oakland, CA Cellist,
Tomaso Santiago Mt. Vernon, NY Musician/School Social Worker,
Louis Segal Oakland, CA Teacher,
Debra Andreades Portland, OR Urban Planner/Dancer,
Sonja Devries Prospect, KY Filmmaker, Reel Revolution Films
Martin Wehner Oakland, CA Musician/Teacher, UC Berkeley
Boo Froebel New York, NY , Lincoln Center Festival
Sarah Teitler New York, NY Artist,
Joseph de Jesus Wingdale, NY Musician/Musical Director, Charansalsa Inc *
Richard Rincon Dallas, TX Entertainment Publicist,
Jeffrey Sipe Albuquerque, NM Artist & Musician,
Michelle Mouton San Francisco, CA Arts Critic,
Tony Ryan Oakland, CA Bookseller,
Lezlie Salkowitz-Montoya Elmira, CA Creative Consultant,
Bryan Gibel Albuquerque, NM Journalist/Emcee/Promoter/Organizer, Hip Hop Congress, Hiphop Without Borders
Johnny Cordero Arlington, TX Singer/Composer/Producer,
Nicole Ilan , CA Artist,
James Lenfestey Santa Fe, NM Concert Promoter, Fan Man Producitons
Sherri Gonzales Albuquerque, NM Artist, Musician, Student,
Tom Karlson Westbury, NY , Poets for Peace
Alma Robinson San Francisco, CA Attorney & Exec Director, California Lawyers for the Arts *
Jesse Hathaway Bronx, NY Artist, Educator, Program Manager, Young Audiences New York
Dennis Duncanwood Lewiston, CA Retired Teacher & Bookseller,
Connie Madden Petaluma, CA Writer,
Anthony Lopez Bronx, NY President, Community Foundation
Maceo Martinet Albuquerque, NM Writer,
Karen Michelle Otero Albuquerque, NM Writer,
Jerome Harris Coolidge, AZ Musician, Performer, Ile Ni Ocha Ile Ni Ifa
Rebecca H Cooper Oakland, CA Arts Educator/Program Director, MOCHA *
Sibyl Senters Brookline, MA Painter,
Daniel Fernandez Los Angeles, CA Musician/Music Educator, Orange County Wind Symphony
Robert Soto M.M. Los Angeles, CA Musician/Music Educator, Yale Alum, Orange County Wind Symphony
Lisa Halderman Tuscany Italy, Writer,
Ida Black Oakland, CA Artist manager,
Kristine Maltrud Albuquerque, NM ,
Paul Zimet New York, NY Artistic Director, Talking Band
Ray Rodriguez San Antonio , TX President, Colao Entertainment
Cuz Young Chicago, IL Musician, Writer, Lomocuz productions
Jan Brooks Santa Fe, NM Director, Coulter-Brooks Inc
Rodrigo Rodriguez Albuquerque , NM Poet/Writer,
Dian Francesca Cuccinello Carlisle, MA Producer, Union Hall World Music & Dance Cafe *
Ivon Ulibarri Albuquerque, NM Musician & Songwriter,
Abdo N F Ballester Washington, CT Cultural Policy Professional & Board Member, Cuban Artists Fund (NYC)
Rosalie Roman Briarwood, NY Marketing Consultant, Association of Hispanic Arts
Edward Navarrette Toluca Lake, CA Guerilla Architecture/Designer,
Annah Kelley Montgomery, AL Web Content Producer,
Carlos Gimenez Mount Rainier, MD President, Board of Directors, Latin American Folk Institute *
Jonathan Pintoff Los Angeles, CA Musician,
Kyle Goen Brooklyn, NY Artist,
Christopher Dunn New Orleans, LA Associate Professor, Tulane University *
James F. Harrington Stafford, TX Poet,
Timothy Gonzalez Woodside , NY Sheetmusic Engraver, Musicnotes.com *
Lincoln Cushing Berkeley, CA Archivist,
David Luis-Brown Coral Gables, FL Assistant Professor, English Department
Cecilia Portal Albuquerque, NM Artist, Guggenheim Fellow
Michael Polera Santa Fe, NM Musician,
Jeremy G Landau Cedar Crest, NM Photographer,
Clyde Appleton Tucson, AZ Associate Professor of Music, UNC-Charlotte Emeritus
Mario O. Renteria Miami, FL Contratista independiente, NICA
Pat Irwin Long Island City, NY Composer/Musician,
Joshua Jelly-Schapiro Berkeley, CA Writer, Geographer, University of California, Berkeley
Frances Sullivan New York, NY Student, NYU
Paul Benavides Fort Lauderdale, FL ,
Carlos Hernandez Chicago, IL Executive Director,
Marcus Lopez San Francisco, CA Musician/Producer, Tahino Records *
Julie England Santa Fe, NM Writer,
Rosalinda Rojas Albuquerque, NM Dance Educator and Choroegrapher ,
Moon Mullins Athens, GA Artist,
Charles Briody Washington, DC Researcher: Cuba Episcopal Church, Episcopalians/Anglicans...for Exchange
Lillian Manzor Miami, FL Professor, University of Miami/ENCASA
Javier Fernandez Henderson, NV Artista,
Erick Barberia San Francisco, CA Musico,
Valdimir Noriega New York, NY Street Dancer, Timbero,
Margarita Montalvo Albuquerque, NM ,
Marc Perez San Francisco, CA Healthcare Professional, Filmmaker,
Sylvia Pfeiffenberger Durham, NC Music Journalist,
Marlene Linville New York, NY Scholar, Art & Culture, past and present, Friend of Cuban people
Judith Rodenbeck New York, NY Editor in Chief, Art Journal *
Fritzie Brown New York, NY Executive Director, CEC ArtsLink *
Miguel Carballo Santa Cruz, CA Promoter & DJ,
Joaquin Casamayor Houston, TX Consulting Engineer, TauBetaPi, ChiEpsilon, ASCE, AAUP *
Alexander Lamazares New York, NY Assistant Professor, City University of New York
Peter Sanchez Long Beach, CA Partner, Cuba Cultural Tours *
Jay Valle Stratford, CT Photographer, Jay Valle Fine Art Photography *
Marc Frankel Montgomery Village, MD Accountant, Musician,
Rocky Rungano Harker Heights, TX Voice Actor,
Susan Sillins New York, NY Arts Producer, Black Light Productions
Valerie Martinez Santa Fe, NM Artist, College of Santa Fe
Askia Toure Boston, MA Poet/Educator/Activist,
Eugene Corr Berkeley, CA , Writers Guild of America, Directors Guil
Bruce Cohen Warwick, NY Director, Arte Cubano-New York
Travis Bowerman Washington, DC Director of Operations, Cultural Dev Corp
Eva Silot Miami, FL Cultural Promoter/ Graduate Student,
John O'Connor Franklin, NY Musician/Poet/Organizer, Musicians Local 1000
Frank Edie Oakland, CA Artist, poet,
Zoya Kocur New York, NY Adjunct Professor, Department of of Art , New York University
Stephen Simon Claremont, CA Professor Emeritus, Cal State Univ, Fullerton
Angel Trejo Tallahassee , FL Retired Professional,
Debra Cowan Shrewsbury, MA Musician, AFM Local 1000 *
Carl Schoettler Baltimore, MD Journalist, The Baltimore Sun *
Patrick Smith South St. Paul, MN Musician,
Rene Dennis Thompson Minneapolis, MN Professional dancer,
Joe Hannan , Composer and Senior Editor,, Art Journal *
Barbie-Danielle DeCarlo Seattle, WA World Music Director/Radio Producer, KBCS Community Radio
Sandy Doze Minneapolis, MN Dance Instructor,
Cornelius Taylor Martinez, CA Programmer,
Alexander Suvino Union City, NJ Cuban Music Promoter NJ, habanamusicproductions.com
Andy Perez Avenel, NJ Cuban Music Promoter NJ, habanamusicproductions.com
Scott Zender Dallas, TX Musician & Percussion Store owner,
Chris Jeffreys Sachse, TX Musician, Sales Assistant, Lone Star Percussion *
Reese Murphy Dallas, TX Musician,
Rick McCoy Dallas, TX Music Educator,
Clark Gardner Beverly Hills, CA Percussionist/Performer,
Christopher Zimmermann Houston, TX Freelance Musician, Music Educator,
Michael Anthony Hernandez Allen, TX Percussion Coordinator, Plano Senior High School
Caridad Martinez Echevarria Belchertown, MA Conflict Transformation,
Kelly Neibert Harrisburg, PA Artist,
Michelle DePlante Boston, MA Dancer/Poet,
Eve Nelson San Rafael, CA , CultuCuba *
India Gomez Santa Rosa, Cuban Dance Instructor / Student,
Shane McElroy , Musician,
Morley Kamen New York, NY Musician,
Jesus Negron Boulder, CO U.S. Army Retired / Volunteer Radio DJ,
Pedro Ruiz New York, NY Choreographer/Teacher ,
Natnael Habte St. Paul, MN Dancer,
Andrew Turpening Duluth, MN Musician / Producer,
Kashi Gomez Berkeley, CA UC Berkeley Student,
Sabrina Hafer Concord, NC Educator/Author,
Anya Achtenberg Saint Paul, MN Writer; Educator, Writing for Social Change: Re-Dream a Ju
Monica Raymond , Playwright, Jerome Fellow, Playwrights Center
Gregory Chamberlin Hopkins, MN writer,
Martha Collins Cambridge, MA Poet, translator,
Frank Walker Cincinnati,, OH Poet, Arts Educator, Affrilachian Poets
Rachel Diem Saline, MI Writer,
Suzanne White Mill Valley, CA Author of Books, Authors Guild of America
James McGrath Morris Tesuque, NM Author,
Melynda Taylor West Palm Beach, FL writer,
Mark Welles Bozman, MD Woodsmith/sculptor,
katya miller Albuquerque, NM jeweler/videographer, Friends of Film Video and Arts-New Mexic *
George Ek Albuquerque, NM Novelist, Poet,
Yael Flusberg Washington, DC Poet,
Molly Bruce Jacobs west stockbridge, MA Writer,
Patricia Smith Albuquerque, NM Author and Professor Emerita, University of New Mexico
Pamela Groves Princeton, NJ Librarian,
Barry Brodsky Swampscott, MA Playwright, Educator, U.Mass-Boston *
Kathryn Watterson PHILADELPHIA, PA author, lecturer, performance artist, University of Pennsylvania
Debra Blake , Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota
Richard Waters Pa, educator,
Debra Stone Robbinsdale, MN Writer/Educator, Northside Writers Group
Samirah Abdul-Fattah Holland, PA ,
D. H. Melhem New York, NY Poet/novelist,
William Taylor Flemington, NJ social psychologist, musician,
Gary Jefferson Albuquerque, NM Artist,
Cherrie Moraga Oakland, CA Artist in Residence, Department of Drama, Stanford University *
Carolyn Meyer Albuquerque, NM author, children's literature,
Norma Alarcon San Antonio, TX Retired Professor,
Randy Ontiveros College Park, MD Writer and Professor , University of Maryland
Katharine Allee Roanoke, VA Artist/Dancer/Musician/Arts Organizer, Currently, Hollins Univeristy
Marcia Fine Scottsdale, AZ Author,
Diana Rico Taos, NM Writer, Producer, Curator,
Gerald Groves Princeton, NJ Psychiatrist, Family Guidance Center
Sharon Doubiago San Francisco, CA Poet, Writer, University of Minnesota
Nancy Abbey Milford, CT Assistant Library Director,
Mary Leith Mercerville, NJ NonProfit,
Chellis Glendinning Chimayó, NM Author,
Judith Roche Seattle, WA Poet, Teacher, Black Earth Institute
Cait Johnson Rhinebeck, NY Writer,
Henry Godinez , Director, Goodman Theatre
Henry Godinez Chicago, IL Director, Goodman Theatre
Elizabeth Cunningham Staatsburg, NY Writer, Black Earth Institute
Peter Rachleff St. Paul, MN Historian, Macalester College
John McGinn Philadelphia, PA Artist/Illustrator/Muralist,
Mark Dahlby Santa Cruz, CA Owner, Writers on the Net
Kelly Roidt , WV Student,
Amy Kohut lsvle, CO Artist,
Theresa Delgadillo , Scholar of Latino/a Studies,
Jeanne Simonoff Santa Fe, NM Writer,
Sylvia Secrest St. Paul, MN Consultant,
Donna Olmstead Albuquerque, NM Writer,
Julieanne Ehre Chicago, IL Artistic Fellow, Goodman Theatre
Alison Gonzales Taos, NM Directors Assistant, SOMOS *
Mariposa Varela Albuquerque, NM Dancer , Artists of Indian America
Cynthia Howard Biddeford Pool, ME Architect & Preservation Planner,
Agnes Chavez El Prado, NM Artist,
Bobbe Besold Santa Fe, NM Artist,
Ralph Eaton Roanoke, VA Artist,
Linda Foltz Canonsburg, PA Writer,
Joaquin Karcher Taos, NM Architect, Zero E Design
Ana MacArthur Santa Fe, NM Artist,
Tace Hedrick Gainesville, FL Associate Professor, University of Florida
Tracy C Davis Evanston, IL Professor of Theatre, Northwestern University
Kya Orr Manassas, VA Student,
Bea Vanni Cary, NC Solopreneur,
Lynn Shoemaker Whitewater, WI Teacher & Poet, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Molly Smollett Las Vegas, , NM Filmmaker,
Mary Carroll-Hackett Rice , VA Assoc Prof, Director of Creative Writing, Longwood University
Alissa Marquis Santa Fe, NM Photographer,
Meredith Stafford Pittsburgh, PA Artist,
Michael Butler Los Angeles, CA Producer, HAIR *
Dominique Mazeaud Santa Fe, NM Artist/Cultural Peacemaker,
Rosaura Sanchez La Jolla, CA Professor, Department of Literature
Willa Taylor Chicago, IL Director of Education , Goodman Theatre *
Yaneilys Diaz Miami, FL Student,
Marta Miranda Lexington, KY Associate Professor , Eastern Kentucky University
David Milholland Portland, OR President, Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission
Brian Sneeden Asheville, NC Playwright, Scapegoat Theatre Collective *
Beatrice Pita La Jolla,, CA Instructor, Univ. of Calif. San Diego *
Laila JP Oakland, CA Director/Artist, EMESE: Messenger from the African Diaspo
Bonnie Bluhm Albuquerque, NM Singer-Songwriter, OFF Center Community Arts
Robert J. Clawson Acton, MA Writer, Derector, Robert Creeley Foundation
Peggy Fox Cockeysville, MD Artist,
Jennifer Alvarez Dickinson Round Rock, TX Asst. Professor, Communication Studies, Southwestern University
Kiara Hughes Albuquerque, NM Ph.D Candidate, Cultural Anthropology, University of New Mexico
Juan Castaneda Chicago, IL Director, Halcyon Theatre
Marilyn Wood Santa Fe, NM Choreographer/Director , International Center for Celebration
Alyse Kittner Chicago, IL Actor,
Sarah Black Roanoke, VA Student,
Doug McKinnon Tijeras, NM Attorney/Musicologist,
Richard Brenner Miller Place, NY Writer/Publisher, East End Publishing, Ltd.
Michelle Habell-Pallan Seattle, WA Educator,
Shanti Elke Bannwart Santa Fe, NM Psychotherapist/Writer,
Gale Madyun Pasadena, CA Artist,
Juliet Calabi Santa Fe, NM Writer,
Lisa Albrecht Minneapolis, MN Professor, University of Minnesota
Allison Hill Chicago, IL Director, Havana Gallery
Tania van Bree Chicago, IL Community Relations,
Lois Griffiths Brooklyn, NY Poet,
Rik Deskin Seattle, WA Actor / Artistic Director, SAG / AFTRA / AEA
La Sirena Los Angeles, CA Vocalist/Bandleader, Mar de Ashe
Jamie Lynn Jones Chicago, IL Art Educator, Visual Artist,
Judith Shaw Albuquerque, NM Artist/Educator,
Moyna Uddin Detroit, MI Author/Publisher,
Madeline Artenberg Astoria , NY Technical Writer / Poet,
Judy F Grano El Prado, NM Retired Health Care Professional, ARRT & UNM Student-Writer
Sharrie Warner Eagan, MN Author,
Jan Pylko-Mayans Santa Fe, NM Cultural Entrepreneur,
M.C. Domandi Santa Fe, NM Radio Producer, Latin DJ, KSFR-FM *
Javier Rivera Webs, NY Radio Producer, Jazz 90.1 FM
Michael Mariant Morro Bay, CA Photographer, Michael A. Mariant Photography
William Harrison Daytona Beach, FL Professor, Bethune Cookman Univ.
Eva Baer-Schenkein New York, NY Poet, Healthcare Professional
David Romtvedt Buffalo, WY writer, musician, & professor U of Wyo, University of Wyoming
Marla Mitchell-Cichon Lansing, MI Professor,
Peter Ludwin Kent, WA Poet,
C. John Graham Santa Fe, NM Poet,
Chelsea Gould Rumson, NJ Poet and Painter,
Janet Williams , Potter,
Andrea Flores Salt Lake City, UT Student, Writer, Art Organizer,
Morgan Wade Roanoke, VA Student,
Melody Goodell Gainesville, FL Student, artist, University of Florida *
Sarah Liebers Washington, DC Poet and Painter,
Lauro Flores Seattle, WA Professor & Chair/Ethnic Studies, University of Washington *
Owen Goldin Milwaukee, WI Philosophy Professor, Marquette University
Dora McQuaid Taos, NM Poet / Teacher / Activist, One Woman's Voice
Alan Macrae Taos, NM President of the Board, Society of the Muse of the Southwest *
April Mojica Herndon, VA Student,
Anne Lewis Santa Fe, NM Writer,
Rosanna Ruscetti Washington, DC International Music Presenter,
Tara Golden Sedona, AZ Filmmaker,
Justin Webb , Artist,
Andrew Kligier Santa Monica , CA Graphic Designer, Colorblind Creative
Charlie Serrano Chicago, IL Promoter Music Film, Taino Entertainment
Cathy Zimmerman NYC, NY Arts Producer/Cultural Worker, MAPP International Productions
Catlin Seavey Pacific Grove, CA Actor,
Laura Jean Shannon Groton, NY Costume Designer/Film,
Dave Taylor Groton , NY Film/ lighting,
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Maria Antonietta Jimenez Los Angeles, CA Artist,
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Firuz Kutal , Illustrator,
Charles J Briody lll Washington, DC Convener, Episcopalians for Free Religious Exchang
Jennifer Barnett New York, NY Writer,
Lillian Manzor Miami, FL Proessor, University of Miami, ENCASA
Joseph Radoszewski Milwaukee, WI Writer, artist, activist,
Shirley Zafirau New York, NY Latin & Jazz Entrepreneur, On 2 Productions
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George Negrete Orange, CA Graphic Designer,
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