HerSTORY...In Words and More Words
Every writer has a back story. A moment when the word became as important as breathing. When the life-giving force was punctuated by letters and sounds and periods and question marks and exclamation points and the double dash. Especially the double dash--especially.
Each writer has a point of no return. When words became essential for survival. When each joining of consonant and vowel created a rush of something unlike anything ever felt before.
I know that feeling. I am writer. Hear me roarrrrrr (or rawr, if you're feeling naughty).
Educator. Writer. Playwright. Poet. Blogger. Editor. Wordsmith. Or Whatever.
Just a note: this page doesn't begin to capture the depth and breadth of my work. Stay tuned for updates.
I Be Writing...
A few of the ways that I share my words... from the page to the stage.
The Black Healing Project Workbook
More than a collection of exercises, The Black Healing Project is a testimony of overcoming, rooted in the wisdom of Black resilience. Healing is radical, necessary, and possible — join in and begin your journey today.
I Pink TF NOt
An evening of art, poetry, prose, music, and comedy about one Black woman's breast cancer diagnosis and how she avoided becoming a supervillain.
And Writing...
Sometimes I perform my words...
Poetry Event Feature: just Poets
Enjoy this excerpt of the second half of a reading I did for Just Poets and their Little Poettry series.
"All That Was Unwritten"
As part of the Listen to Your Mother, I created this piece to discuss part of my story. It's deeply personal and that is part of its power. I know my experience is not unique to me.
We All Write
Once upon a time, I created a Black women's writing collaborative. We performed all over, from Seneca Falls to Rochester. From local colleges to the Fringe Fest. Our work was impactful and significant because we mixed voice and scholarship. Yeah.. We ALL Write.