A celebration of Women’s History Month.

PROGRAM
Greetings – Dr. Gloria Caballero
“Litany for Survival” by Audre Lorde – Read by Darlene Elias & “Q” Keough
“Invitation to Progress” – Christine Gay Dutton
“American Blues” – Darlene Elias
“Me – A Powerful Phenomenon” – Marissa Quintero
Cuba – Dr. Gloria Caballero & Nadia Milleron
“A Julia De Burgos” by Julia De Burgos – Read by Gri Saex Martinez & Darlene Elias
“Race for Humanity” – “Q” Keough
“Unapologetically” – Grace Gerhardt
“Dear American People” – Gri Saex Martinez
“We Were Not Meant to Whisper” – Dr. Gloria Caballero Roca & the Writing Sisters
Final Words – Dr. Gloria Caballero Roca

The Writing Sisters is a collective of women writers, poets and artists who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ+. Gathering bothin person and online, they cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in trust, creativity and shared experience.

At its heart, the collective is a warm, welcoming and affirming space where each voice is honored free from judgement and rich with possibility. Here, members are encouraged to explore, develop, and perform their art with authenticity and courage.

Through collaboration and mutual support, The Writing Sisters uplift one another while striving to make a powerful positive impact within their communities.

The Writing Sisters are part of the Holyoke Arts League and donations are welcome.

Recorded March 27, 2026 at Holyoke Media