Ro Deezy

About me:

Revolutionary greetings to my comrades, warriors, fellow artist-hustle-activist and er’body else. This is the official Ro Deezy myspace page. You can visit my official website at www.rodeezy.com I am an activist who believes in and devotes my efforts to the economic, educational, political and social advancement of oppressed people.


Make sure to check out my latest release
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Synopsis: A passionate and candid collection of verse, What Else Did You Think I Would Say?, brings forth some of Rochell D. “Ro Deezy” Hart’s most influential scripts concerning politics, oppression, resistance, love, and struggle. With titles such as “Assata (She who struggles),” “Breath Is Hard to Come by Sometime,” “Justified Paranoia,” “Latina Lullaby,” “Some of Us Are Born Powerful,” “I Find God in Strange Places,” and a myriad of others, this collection stands alone as a contemporary and courageous voice in a world where passive silence is becoming a distressing trend. What Else Did You Think I Would Say? concludes with an encapsulation of Hart’s distinctive style as she speaks ingenuously and often comically about her perspective on matters ranging from cultural nationalism to self-defense. What Else Did You Think I Would Say? will satisfy long-standing Ro Deezy enthusiasts while effortlessly earning the respect and appreciation of new readers.
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I am the author of six published books including one that was considered for the Oregon Book Award- The highest literary award available in the state. In a review of my first book, an Oregonian staff hailed me as “a female cross between Langston Hughes and 2 PAC.” Spoken Vizions Magazine (St. Louis) referred to me as “the Queen from the West” and Cris Day of the Willamette Week Newspaper said, "... she stands out as an original and intelligent voice struggling free from a crowd of one-dimensional stereotypes." In 1999, I was the first black woman chosen from Oregon to represent the state at the 10th Annual National Poetry Slam (Chicago, IL). Shortly before her death, I received an award from Rosa Parks, which was “in honor of a commitment to activism”. I’ve shared the stage with and opened shows for Dead Prez, Nikki Giovanni, The Roots and more. Additionally, I’ve had solicited appearances by places ranging from NIKE, The Urban League, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Portland State University, Portland Public School District, Portland Community College, Washington State University, Bennett University (North Carolina), The Spring Valley Domestic Violence Coalition (New York), The National Coalition Against domestic Violence and many more.

The Debut Video from the world famous Toni Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exLzsXyaEoI

"Don't Cry For Us" Gabriel Teodros, Khingz and Toni Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTNvo0E0uvw

Toni Hill been doin it big for a looooooong time. Big ups to my girl! They can't stop you ma! Keep it pushin!