Women of the World Poetry Slam Finals 2015 – Mercedez Holtry “La Washa”
Women of the World Poetry Slam 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Short Bio: Mercedez Holtry is a slam poet, writer, student, mentor and Chicana feminist from Albuquerque New Mexico who focuses on bringing out her roots, experiences and lessons learned through her poetry in hopes that they embrace her people and other artists around her. She is currently studying at the University of New Mexico to earn her degree in journalism and mass communications with a minor in Chicano studies. She works with the youth in her community on daily basis through spoken word as well as in an after school program that encourages free play and self expression. Mercedez is passionate about spoken word and aspires to continually learn all she can about her art through working and slamming for her community.
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