featuring a set by spiritchild of Mental Notes

Tania Poetry Rising Presents… Dreaming Without Borders A night of poetry, spoken word & music Regardless of any identities or immigration status, all are welcome! July 7, 2012 6-9pm @ the Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009 Donation: $10-$20 Event in support of the New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) The donations raised will go to the New York State Youth Leadership Council’s scholarship fund. Which will help undocumented and immigrant youth go on to college. Presenting fierce line up of artists!!! Poets/Artists from the NYSYLC Melissa Garcia Velez Angy Rivera Sonia Guinanzaca Teen poet from the Flushing International HS's Dream Team Tania Barbecho Also featuring fierce poets/MCs/musicians/spoken word artists.... Tania Romero spiritchild of Mental Notes Tony Rivera Roxana Marroquin Gabriel Rivera Stacey stayFree Toro Poetry Collective Libertad (Sandy, Rafael Landron, Joyce Jones, Ras Moshe, Andrea Harrison, Jiji Serkhane, Shonnese C L Coleman, Dawn Speaks, Clarivel Ruiz) & others..... & Bringing in some hot beats throughout the night DJ Mar Y Soul!! For more information, please contact Tania Romero at tani_romero2@yahoo.com The NYSYLC is the first undocumented youth-led, membership led, organization that empowers immigrant youth to drop the fear and challenge the broken immigration system through leadership development, grassroots organizing, educational advancement, and a safe space for self-expression. For more information on the NYSYLC please visit: www.nysylc.org Directions: By subway, take the F train to the "2nd Avenue" stop. From the station, take the "1st Avenue & Houston Street" exit and walk north on 1st Avenue away from Houston Street. Make a right on East 3rd Street and walk 2 and a half blocks until you reach #236. Click here for a subway map. By bus, take the M14A to Avenue A and 3rd Street or the M15 to 2nd Avenue and 3rd Street and walk east. Click here to download a Manhattan bus map. By car, take the FDR Drive to the Houston Street exit. From Houston Street, make a right on Avenue C and then a left on East 3rd Street. Accessibility- The Cafe is wheelchair accessible, but we suggest calling ahead so that we can have a ramp in place when you arrive. You can reach the office at 212.780.9386.