Poetry Magazine

Varrio Voices celebrates the power of poetry as a form of storytelling, resistance, and community healing.

What began as our first annual anthology and contest has grown into a space to uplift poets whose words illuminate the experiences of our barrios, the struggles endured, and the beauty that thrives in our communities.

Why Poetry

Poetry is more than art, it is testimony. Through verse, our poets capture the resilience of immigrant families, the pride of cultural identity, and the power of collective imagination. By honoring these voices, we keep alive traditions of resistance and create new possibilities for future generations.

Featured Poets

Laura Soto

A Mexican ARTivist, poet, and co-founder of Voces Unidas of Boulder County and Colectivo Cultura. Laura uses her art to enact social justice activism and uplift community voices.

Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

A Chicano poet and professor raised in the barrio of City Terrace, East Los Angeles. At San José State University, he teaches courses in race, space, and cultural expression. His work explores the intersections of memory, family, and activism.