Sym·bi·o·sis.  noun \ˌsim-bē-ˈō-səs,\: a cooperative relationship; an intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms. In the Words of Womyn = body of womyn writers.  Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural = transformative arts space & community center.  ITWOW + Tia Chucha’s = symbiosis.  ITWOW began with an experience…a resounding void of womyn voices on the [...]

~Angie Castro I miss that place where you can be Anybody and Nobody will care You look at people and can’t believe some of the shit they wear Damn lady, comb your kid’s hair! Strolling down the boardwalk napchunga in the air Grandma rollerblades in her bikini not caring that she ain’t skinny Meat-on-a-stick or [...]

~Jessieca Cervantez I’m truly grateful for these God given eyes with moon shining high, i see the stars align Guys i realized i need to hold on to mine when I rhyme, I feel fine, and i thank the divine. Granted with love planted my ego shall die Passionate bout what feelings i dare find [...]

**CALLING ALL ARTISTS! CALLING ALL ARTISTS!** I’m holding a logo contest for In the Words of Womyn. You–and anyone artistic that you may know–are invited to submit original artwork for consideration. Contest Information: I’m looking for a sharp design to be used as a brand logo for the ITWOW project (which I hope will one [...]

~Jenuine I am the mother of my poetry for each new poem is a labor of love each one is conceived and woven together in the womb of my soul each one flutters and kicks inside me dancing into being and when each one is pushed forth into life there is pain there is rending [...]