Black Women Are Teachers

Becoming a teacher saved my life. I began my teaching career one month after the passing of my father. I'd spent the summer grieving - laying in bed sad and lost - navigating the path of who I was now that he was gone. On the first day of school, I sat nervously behind my …

BLP in Chicago

I am so excited to be facilitating a workshop about the art of writing about love and identity politics. If you're in the Chicago area, please come see me! This workshop will occur during the 2017 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitationals (CUPSI), so come check out all of the amazing teams competing, particularly Tulane (me …

Did Ya Miss Me?

We're back! Black Love Project has evolved into a cultural institute dedicated to preserving the legacy of the music and history of black people. We do so by focusing on love, music and history. Come with as we continue our exploration of the African Diaspora. 

Love Poems: Tilted Crown on Write About Now (Live)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ewYQhUwRN0   From August 1-5, I traveled home to Atlanta to compete at the National Poetry Slam as a member of Eclectic Truth National Team, Baton Rouge. Amir Safi, Chibbi Orduña and Christopher Diaz of Write About Now were gracious enough to host an after hours cypher. More than 40 poets performed and yours truly …