Here I'd like to share with you photo's of some of fantastic people that poetry has allowed me to be in the company of during some of my past individual and In The Company of Poets performances, workshops, lectures, and booksignings. The slide show is being updated with most recent photos. Enjoy!
Up in Harlem with the one and only
Ruby Dee
ITCOP FGM Fundraiser, 2001
with special guest hostess, and our dear sisterfriend
Denise James
Proflin',stylin'and steady smilin" with Tavis Smiley
now can you blame us:-)
Chillin Jill Scott, North Philly Diva's!
Sharing the stage and a writer's moment
with Mr. Charles Fuller
of "A Soldiers Story at the Art Sanctuary in North Phila.
ITCOPoets with the great poet, author, lecturer...
Professor Nikki Giovanni at Temple University.
See Nikki's review of our CD at Female Fire page
Honored to be in the presence
every poets mentor,
Dr. Sonia Sanchez
w/Jessica Care Moore
@ The Detroit Writer's Conference
w/author Lorene Cary
of The Art Sanctuary
with fellow word writing warrior
Bro. Damon Williams,
of the Philadelphia Daily News
In Brooklyn New York @ Valarie's Soulfood Lounge with Serene Bridgett Hollingsworth, Publisher & Editorial Director of Bahiyah Woman Magazine
Taking center stage with Gerald Veasley and the Electric Mingus Project at the Lowe's Hotel
With Sherry Wilson-Butler of SHERRVOCALISE’ Performing Arts Studio. Mrs. Wilson-Butler is one of Philly's most acclaimed jazz vocalist.
Yeah Mon! Pat & Freddie Mc Gregor,
on the Freddie McGregor & Dean Fraser Reggae Cruise!
with Ralph Carter
otherwise known as "Michael" JJ's little brother
on the 70's hit sticom "GOODTIMES"
Jazzing up the night with the Sam Reed Quartet as part of the 2003 Philadelphia Jazz & Poetry Festival.
with Abiodun of the Last Poets
@Gloria's Cafe, Phila Pa.
@DaimierChrysler Corporation's "The Spirit In the Words" Poetry Program
w/Beasley Reece of NBC News @ fellow poets
Reparation gathering with Senator John Conyers
@Mother Bethel AME. Church
ITCOPoets performed "Repossessing Me"
With poet, Sekou Sudiata
at the Geraldine Dodge Poetry Featival,
in upstate New York 2001
w/Frank Jones
of the PEOPLE'S FESTIVAL @ Vernon Park
w/Jane Golden
of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
w/Syreeta Scott of DUAFE'S Holistic Care
w/Muriel Feelings,
Renowned Children's author @ Former Director of the PASCEP Progran
w/Sue Sorro
of "Fox's" GOOD DAY PHILADELPHIA
Sharing the stage with the women of "ANOTHER WOMAN THANG." A poetry-play, written, produced and directed by In The Company of Poets. Featuring the original poetry of all the cast members.
At the Diamler Chrysler "Spirit In The Word" Spoken Word Showcase in Philly.
Performing at the Cecil B. Moore Community Festival.
I had the pleasure of performining at the Philadelphia Clef Club as part of Sherry Wilson Butler's Vocalise Showcase
Backed up by some of Philly's most talented musicians, I made my singing debut.
Sharing the stage with fellow performers at Community College for their Annual International Festival.
Performing on stage at the Painted Bride with fellow winners of the Significant Others Contest.
w/Duke Wilson
Master Percussionest
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dayton, Ohio
Februay 2 - 3, 2007
Black Woman's Think Tank Conference
Performance & Workshop Sinclair Community College
Cheyney University
Februay 4, 2007
Duckrey Social Science Building
Wednesday February 8, 2006
Pennsylvania Hospital Black History Month Celebration
8th & Spruce St
Saturday February 11, 2006
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
Black History Luncheon
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Town Hall Meeting
Reparations – Our Answer to Injustice
Monday, October 24, 2005
Cheyney University
Duckrey Social Science Building
Thursday, October 27, 2005
"WORD-4-WORD"
Hosted by Nish Pugh
@The Art Noir Gallery
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Mad Poets Society
Arts Against Abuse
Media Pa
Monday September 26, 2005
The Gateway Clipper Fleet
Cruise Reception for NSVRC-National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Pittsburgh PA.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Pennsylvaina Coalition Against Rape-PCAR
September 26 - 30th, 2005
Sheration Station Square - Pittsburgh, PA.
Poetry Pulls Pain Workshop
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Juneteenth Unity Awards Gala
@The National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Info: www.juneteenthphilly.com
Saturday, June 25, 2005
“A Ladies Day Out Luncheon
@ The Historic Cauffiel House
in Wilmington, Delaware
Sunday, June 26, 2005
West OakLane Jazz & Arts Festival
@ Art Noir at 72nd & Ogontz Ave.
Time: TBD – FREE & open to public
Info: http://www.westoaklanefestival.com
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Billie & Malcolm ~ a play reading
Joe’s Coffee Bar
11th & Walnut Street
Monday, May 9, 2005
Drexel University Main Campus
“My Blues Ain’t Yours” Workshop
MaCalister Hall
Saturday, May, 21, 2005
“A Spring Poetry Event”
@The Point of Destination Café
6460 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
International Heritage Week
@Community College
17th & Spring Garden St.
Bonnell Building/BG-10 Main Auditorium
Saturday, April 23, 2005
PANTENE TOTAL YOU TOUR
@ The Philadelphia Convention Center
On The Expo Performance Stage Pantene Total You Tour
Saturday, April 23, 2005
“Poetic Madness”
@The Please Touch Museum
210 N. 21, Philadelphia Pa
Friday, March 11, 2005
Women Against Abuse, Inc.
@ The African American Museum
701 Arch St, Phila, Pa
Sunday, March 20, 2005
"Movers & Shakers Awards Program"
Mayor's Chambers in City Hall
Philadelphia Pa.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Women’s History Month
Drexel University/Ross Commons House
34th & Powelton Ave. St.
Saturday Feb. 5, 2005
2005 ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES
Baltimore Maryland Institute College of Arts
Brown Center - 1300 Mount Royal Ave.
info: Urban Film Series
Monday Feb. 14, 2005
Community College
16th & Spring Garden St.
Black Heritage Celebration
Tuesday Feb. 15, 2005
"An Evening with Sonia Sanchez"
Drexel University
Living Arts Lounge
33rd Chestnut Street
Friday Nov. 5, 2004
ITCOP Four Year Anniversay Celebration
Well Grounded Cafe
Ridge & Midvale Ave.
Friday December 3, 2004
THE PERFROMANCE CAFE
Presented by the Philadelphia Committee
for Independent Culture
1904 Walnut St
Saturday December 4, 2004
SPEAKING OUT FOR OUR FREEDOM
Delta Sigma Theta Soroity, Inc
Quacker Alumnae Chapter
4th Annual Poetry Cafe
@ FRREDOM THEATRE
Tuesday December 28, 2004
Friends Select School
Burlington New Jersey
Wednesday October 20, 2004
At The Ogontz Grill
72nd & Ogontz Ave @ 7:00PM
Saturday, October 30, 2004
Celebration & Fundraiser for
The JOHN WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION
6815 Ogontz Ave.
w/Guest Poet, Barbara Edwards
Sept 11, 2004
"LET'S LOVE LOGAN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Broad & Wyoming Ave.
September 16, 2004
PASCEP-Pan-African Studies Community Education Program
Student Orientation
Anderson Hall, 12th & Berks St.
City of Philadelphia's
LOVE PARK Entertainment Series
August 2004
West Oaklane Jazz & Arts Festival
Cheltenham Mall, June 2004
Thera Martin Connelly Interview on WHAT AM 1340 Radio
@ October Gallery
ANOTHER WOMAN THANG!
In The Company Of Poets 3rd Annual Benefit
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY ANDERSON HALL
This musical choreopoem featuring original works by PASCEP Poets
Produced by IN THE COMPANY OF POETS
Benefit for the Pan African Studies Community Education Program
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dayton, Ohio
Black Woman's Think Tank Conference
Performance & Workshop Sinclair Community College
DREXEL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STUDENT'S
African American Heritage Program
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE'S
African American Heritage Program
GRATERFORD PRISON
Lifer’s Association Event
w/ Dr. Sonia Sanchez
McGuire Air Force Base
w/Doc & Jelani
in the Lyrical Lounge
MERCY HOSPITAL of Philadelphia, Black History Celebration
EAST STROUDSBURGH UNIVERSITY
UNITED STATES POSTAL WORKERS AA HERITAGE PROGRAM
INTERVIEW on WURD 900 AM RADIO
W/ STORYTELLER MOMMA SANDI and DR. EARLENE GREEN
FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL RETREAT
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL & CULTURAL MUSEUM of PHILADELPHIA
w/Guest Flautist - Dee Dooley
701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.574.0380 AAMP Website...See exhibit page!
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL & CULTURAL MUSEUM OF PHILADELPHIA
"JUKE JOINT"
An Installation by WILLIE LITTLE
TENDERHEADED DIARIES
The Play @ Painted Bride, Philadelphia
CULTURAL CONNECTION TV SHOW
African and African American Studies Department
School District of Philadelphia
AFRICAN SISTERHOOD CONFERENCE
Howard University, Washington DC
BRYN MAWR COLLEGE, BRYN MAWR, PA
SISTAHS TOUR 2000/2001 - Philadelphia
SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE - Philadelphia
MOTHER BETHEL REPARATION TOWN MEETING - Philadelphia
Opening for Congressmen Chaka Fattah & John Conyers
CHURCH FARM SCHOOL - Exton, PA
MANGO'S - Washington, DC
JUNETEENTH FESTIVALS - Philadelphia
POWER IS WOMAN!...BENEFIT - Philadelphia
Against FGM for Godparents, Inc.
THE NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - Philadelphia
LIGUORIUS BOOK STORE - CHELTENHAM MALL - Philadelphia
WALT WHITMAN CULTURAL CENTER - STOP WOMEN'S ABUSE BENEFIT
Hosted by Sandra Turner-Barnes
NNOBI'S NATURAL NACK - HAIR STORIES - Philadelphia
RICHARD ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Philadelphia
Poeting and grooving to the sounds of Philly's own Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble
At The Mad Poets Annual Elementry & Middle School Poetry Contest. Where my poetry partner of ITCOP, Debra Powell-Wright and I were asked to be judges.
Photo ops with the ladies of the National Association of Black Accountants, at their annual Woman's Tea, held at the beautiful Bellvue Hyatt. Of which I am proud to be the resident poet.
Monday September 26, 2005
Saturday, June 18, 2005
At The Mad Poets Annual Elementry & Middle School Poetry Contest. Where my poetry partner of ITCOP, Debra Powell-Wright and I were asked to be judges. 
Photo ops with the ladies of the National Association of Black Accountants, at their annual Woman's Tea, held at the beautiful Bellvue Hyatt. Of which I am proud to be the resident poet. 
