Biography: Bartô, 23, is a Black, pansexual man, poet, musician, grandson of Dona Neuza, CEO of Slam Forte, and a cultural producer from Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. His journey began in community cultural gatherings and freestyle rap battles before he found in slam poetry a powerful space for expression and self-advocacy. Since then, he has distinguished himself in spoken word competitions, while also leading workshops, delivering lectures, and participating in major cultural events across Brazil and internationally.