RÉSUMÉ

Listed below are my individual and collaborative performances/speeches.

One of the highlights of my speaking career was the time I served as the opening act for the legendary Mr. Ossie Davis and Ms. Ruby Dee. However, all of my performances have been very impactful on my growth as a speaker and the person who stands before the world, today…a level of transformation I try to inspire in the people who attend the events at which I speak. Indeed, my sincerest desire is that we all live our best lives, which usually manifests through change! I welcome you to review my speaking résumé, and contact me when you are ready for the attendees of your event or occasion to experience a new level of inspiration.

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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kwanzaa, Smith College (1988-1991 / 4 performances)
  • International Students’ Day, Smith College (1991)
  • Harlem Renaissance, Amherst College (1991)Africa Day, Dartmouth College (1991)
  • Kwanzaa, Amherst College (1991)
  • Black Students’ Alliance Jazz Dinner/Dance, Smith College (1991-1992 / 2 performances)
  • Africa Day, Smith College (1991-1992 / 2 performances)
  • Kwanzaa, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1991)
  • Otelia Cromwell Day, Smith College (opened for Mr. Ossie Davis and Ms. Ruby Dee, 1991)
  • Smith Festival, Smith College (1991)
  • Carver Community School Closing Program (1991)
  • Black Students’ Alliance Sixth Annual Conference, Smith College (1992 / 2 performances)
  • Multicultural Day, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1992)
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, Academy of Music (1992)
  • International Students’ Day, Smith College (1992)
  • Africa Day, Brown University (1992)
  • Lamont House Black History Month Celebration, Smith College (1992)
  • Poetry in Black (PBS Television Program)
  • Have a Heart Benefit, Pearl Street (1992 / chief emcee and 1 performance reading)
  • Images of Sound, Augustus Savage Art Gallery at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1992)
  • Rhythm Nations, Smith College (1992)
  • National Black Arts Festival (1996)
  • Culture Center (1996)
  • Dekalb Technical Institute Black History Month Celebration (1996 / performed as a member of a collective)
  • Uptown Comedy Corner (1997 / 2 performances)
  • Sweet Auburn Festival (1997)
  • Harris Family Reunion (1997)
  • Harris Anniversary Celebration (1997)
  • Patti Hut Jamaican Restaurant (1997-1998 / 2 performances)
  • Media One Talent Showcase (1998)
  • The Department of Justice Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (1998)
  • Black History Month Celebration, Southern Polytechnic State University (1998-2002 / 5 performances)
  • Creative and Talented African Americans Monthly Meeting (1999 / 2 performances)
  • Atlanta Metropolitan College Black History Month Poetry Jam Showcase (2002)
  • Honors Day, Atlanta Metropolitan College (2002)
  • Atlanta Urban Mediamakers, Inc. (2002 / 2 performances, including a performance during the birthday celebration for Centennial Olympic Park)

COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHTS

[From 1992-1994, I was a member of the collective “Voices of a Beige to Blue Nation.” This collective was a group of poets whose goal was to deliver raw and powerful word-sound, interwoven with rhythmic Afro-Caribbean beats.  Following is a list of my performances with this collective.]

  • The Commonwealth Grill – 3 performances
  • Assata – 2 performances
  • Downtown Café – 3 performances
  • Verse on Line – 1 performance
  • The Ultimate Improv – 1 performance