My Writing
Features current work (published and unpublished), and favorite class pieces.
01
Catalog of published works discussing a variety of social issues ranging from LGBTQ politics, hyper-sexualization of Latinx, cultural appropriation, and pop culture. All works published by TheSocialTalks.
02
Prose poem about the amount of "He's" that exist in the world. Nameless characters are not unique and are carbon copies of every other Dolly, or clone.
03
Prose poem following Adrian at a Latinx party. Other family members pick on him because he is a quiet and skinny boy. He tries to lean on his Papa for support but is complacent about body shaming.
04
Short story documenting Acacia's escape from a cult that has been disguised as a Church. In this thriller piece, Acacia explores betrayal and grief.
05
Op-Ed speaking on my experience as a gay student of color attending Columbia University. Article documents and speaks on the importance of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) designated havens, such as Q-House. Published by the well-respected campus publication, Columbia Spectator.
06
Erasure piece analyzes the first letter Christopher Columbus sent to the King of Spain. Instead of staying silent on what he said, this piece rewords problematic statements he makes. Dique Discovery also aims to question what "discovery" means in the context of colonization.
