My AfroRican State of Soul Book Signing and Discussion with Lucas Rivera

From the author:

"In My AfroRican State of Soul I take you on a profound odyssey, weaving together narrative

nonfiction and poetry to chronicle the transformative journey of my life. It all begins with my

childhood, where I carried the weight of an enigmatic father haunted by PTSD, making it

difficult for him to be truly present in my life. As I grew into adulthood, I found solace in this

paternal void, using it as a foundation to construct an artistic vision that celebrates identidad,

struggle, love, and faith. This ethos has resonated deeply across the expanse of the United States,

touching the hearts of many. Throughout the pages of this book, I share my experiences, shaping

a narrative that intertwines raw emotions and creative expression, leaving readers with a

profound understanding of the human spirit."

About the Author: 

Lucas Rivera is a Bahá'í, husband, father, son, friend. Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico in 1977, he is an AfroRican multidisciplinary artist whose work expresses his culture and captures his autobiography through music, dance, paint, and poetry. He built his professional arts career serving his Latino community in North Philadelphia for more than sixteen years. His reputation as an innovative arts and entertainment management executive has continued to grow through work with various organizations throughout Southern California. Rivera is the Founder and CEO of Sakul Creative, LLC, a boutique cultural arts consulting agency that grounds event strategy and program development in community.