Spoken word artist performing March 12

Award-winning spoken-word artist Gabriela Garcia Medina will perform at Cornell College on March 12.

Born to Cuban parents, Medina has seen the world through eyes most haven’t. As an international spoken word artist and award-winning poet, her poetry has taken her to places such as South Africa, Cuba, Brazil, Switzerland and all over the United States. Her poetry ranges from topics as serious as the social injustices we all face to talking about her lingerie. Gabriela has been  touring colleges, festivals and churches since 2007.

She will speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Ratt in The Commons on Cornell’s campus. Admission is free.

To read more about Medina, visit her Web site.