We are excited to announce the 2025 finalists for the Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA), selected by guest judge Dan “Sully” Sullivan:
Barbara Barrows
Chirskira Caillouet
Mars April Caulton
Sylvia Ewing
Lisa Farver
Rocio Franco
Gregorio Gomez
Crystal Vance Guerra
Wesley Frazier Keys
Miguel Marzana
Ciara Miller
Hilesh Patel
Sayeda Qader
Sandra Santiago
Samina Hadi-Tabassum
Kara Rose Trojan
Come out to support the finalists as they perform their works live at the 31st annual GBOMA event on October 2, where the audience favorite is awarded the $500 prize.