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Franklin Cruz(2023)
Franklin Cruz is a queer Latin dancer and poet born in Idaho, raised Texan, and polished in Denver. Born from an immigrant family, his work has placed him in science museums, environmental spaces, as an emcee and poet for dance and poetry competitions, and conferences. They aim for specificity over simplicity, encompassing self-love, conservation, immigration, and culture.