sin cesar is an independent grassroots literary magazine established in South Central LA that publishes and promotes contemporary expressions of Black & Brown imagination, extends a bridge to Mexico & Latin America, and translates work on both sides in both English & Spanish as an act of solidarity with our communities. Additionally, sin cesar operates at Re/Arte Centro Literario in Boyle Heights. Re/Arte offers workshops, reading groups, open mics, and community events featuring local, national, and international Black & Brown artists, poets, and authors.
sin cesar is published by antipresstigio at 2123 E Cesar E Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90033. (c) 2022 sin cesar. All rights reserved. No part of this journal may be reporduced without the consent of sin cesar.
This publication is made possible by the support of individual subscribers, advertising sponsors and generous donors. Major support for the magazine is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation.
issue 12 is dedicated to Daniel Morales Leon (R.I.P. 1981-2022)CONTRIBUTORS / CONTRIBUIDORESyelisa ambrizmaría alejandra barriosbridgette biancajo (foderingham) brownjonas cabreraelma correaindira isel torres cruxsandra de andakhải đơntongo eisen-martinana fuentemaestro gaminhermelinda monjaras hernandezmarlene herrerajade hidleyeva johnsondaniel morales leonchristian lozadatatiana luboviski-acostajose pradoeva recinosluis j. rodriguezsandra sanchezobed silvaa'lx soloriomagally zelayasteve valenzuelasalomon vertizaruni wijesinghecover art by terrick gutierrezedited by viva padilla