About Us

We are a community of writers who, like the rest of the world, have been greatly affected by the tragedy that transpired in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016.

Say Their Names

Amidst the darkness we seek the light and hope our words will heal…even if it’s only for the moment. Poetry has the power to change the world. We honor the 49 victims of the Orlando tragedy by remembering their names and creating this unique space for them all. Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old…

Poetry

Poetry for Orlando

Submission Guidelines

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. The Brillantina Project is an intimate space for poets across the country to unite in solidarity and offer poetic genius, for those lost in the Orlando massacre on June 12, 2016. We want your poetry! This is a call for words, a call for thoughts, a call for emotion. This site…

How to Give

If you wish to contribute to the families of the victims of the Orlando, FL tragedy, visit the following for more information: Click here to support Support Victims of Pulse Shooting by Equality Florida The OneOrlando Fund Pulse of Orlando

The Brillantina Project are poems for those who glitter and glisten, those with bright wondrous gazes, hearts bursting with love. Somos brillo que brilla: Somos Orlando. Let us unite in solidarity through poetry and use our words to create awareness and change.