Artist.
Writer.
Speaker.
R.R. Tavárez is an artist, writer and speaker local to Grand Rapids, MI. He is an Afro-Latino of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, and proudly part of the Queer community. His journey into the arts and writing began as a youth, as he discovered a gift for communication through both areas…
Home is a Garden
Visit the photography exhibit of Home is a Garden. Selected pieces are currently on display at Monroe Community Church of Grand Rapids.
Artist.
Writer.
Forever Club Q
This poem is in honor of the lives taken at Club Q during a shooting and hate crime against the Queer community: Ashley Paugh (she/her), Daniel Aston (he/him), Derrick Rump (he/him), Raymond Green Vance (he/him), Kelly Loving (she/her).
Speaker.
R.R. Tavárez has served as a guest speaker in classrooms and panels. He often visits churches as a guest preacher, consultant, or teacher.