Josefina Baez

About the Author

Josefina Baez is a pioneering Dominican-American poet, performer, and activist whose work bridges the vibrant worlds of spoken word and visual art. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Baez draws from her multicultural heritage to explore themes of identity, migration, and resilience in her evocative writings. As the founder of the acclaimed poetry collective Women of the 4 Winds, she has empowered countless voices through workshops and performances that celebrate Afro-Latina experiences. Her debut collection, Dominicanish: with photographs by giovanni Savino (Spanish Edition), masterfully intertwines poetry with striking imagery to capture the essence of Dominican diaspora life, earning praise for its raw authenticity and rhythmic intensity. Baez continues to inspire global audiences with her unapologetic storytelling and commitment to social justice.