Yesod, born Fredrick Douglas Knowles, is a Poet-Educator-Activist involved in Community Education and the Performing Arts. In 2001 and 2005, he competed on the Connecticut and Brooklyn, NY National Poetry Slam Teams. In 2002, he developed Social-Emotional Artistry, interactive workshops infusing creative writing with life skills. Yesod's works have featured in the Martin Luther King Jr. Anthology, published by Yale University Press (2003), East Haddam Stage Company of Connecticut, (2004), the 13th Annual Acacia Group Conference at California State University, Folio-- a Southern Connecticut State University literary magazine (2005) and Fingernails Across the Chalkboard: AIDS Anthology by Third World Press (2006). He released his debut CD: The Conduit in 2005.
In May of 2007 he finished his MA in English at Southern Connecticut State University where he now teaches English Composition and infuses it with social issues such as AIDS, hunger, poverty, and war. In the meantime, Yesod works ..ing Black Rose City, a collection of autobiographical poems.
HIV/AIDS in the Latino and African American Communities (June 4th, 10AM-2PM)
Memorial Day Mic Check Tonight 7pm-9pm Blue Fusion Hosted by Brenda's Child Spfld,MA Come Support this free event. For more info, hit up www. brendaschild. com/starving_for_art
Also featuring Dr. Jared Ball, Rosa Clemente, KET, Pop Master Fabel, Tools of War, Davey D, Conscious Women Rock the Page, Toni Blackman, Roddy Rod, Dave Stovall, Tableek, Video Vanguard and many MORE!
~ Conference Schedule ~
~ ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~
Friday 4/25, 4pm: Meet & Greet: Live Music and Book Signings (Food for Thought Books, downtown Amherst)
Saturday 4/26, 9am - 6pm: Workshops, Panels & More (School of Management Building, UMass Amherst)
For a jpeg of the flyer, email us. For transportation options from Holyoke & Springfield, contact 413.545.7676
Triggering Change is sponsored by TRGGR Media in association with UMass Student Government Association, Black Mass Communication Project, UMass Sport Mgmt., WMUA 91.1fm, Student Bridges, Center for Educational Policy Advocacy, Hip Hop Collective at Hampshire College, and Food For Thought Books.
~ Background Information ~
In light of the recent (Dec. 18, 2007) FCC ruling allowing media conglomerates to control more media outlets, on the heels of the Jena Six case, and the two-year commemoration of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, among other critical social issues, we are in need of discussions with national artists, activists, journalists, students and scholars about the ramifications of these historic events and the implications for organizing communities across the country.
This two-day conference (April 25th-26th, 2008) will put scholars, artists, activists and intellectuals in conversation with each other and the student body about the political mission
The Revolutionary Ink Magazine is a publication that consists of poetry submitted by college students at varies Universities. This project was specifically designed to inspire college students to take initiatives on business goals. Throughout this event, student business leaders will be able to promote their business connecting the theme of college entrepreneurship.
This event will allow poets and artist to express themselves in a positive environment.
If you would like to perform please contact: the_revolutionaryink@yahoo.com or Franzel Ansah at ansahf1@southernct.edu
Here's wishing you safe travel. Much love to you for sharing your gift of spoken word to the masses. Your words have power and we are blessed by your voice of mission.
I'm looking forward to you gracing POET BAR's stage for POETIC PROPHECIES: A Spiritual Journey of Truth, Wisdom, & Truth!!!
Mon Cherie
SPOKEN WORD & MUSIC SHOWCASE TO INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, EDIFY AND UPLIFT THE HUMAN SPIRIT!!!
Peace, Yesod I hope all is well. I love your work. Consider this a personal invitation to join one of the most prolific and unique social network available for artists today.
hey you. thanks for the bday love :-) im just celebrating in ny this year, but ill be back and forth to ct alot in the next few weeks. believe it or not im moving back soon, ive had enough of the city for now. ill keep u informed. hope all is well, we havent talked since our random encounter on 125th!
Always a pleasure to speak with you as well! yes i will def have info on that soon so till we cross paths again you keep on inspiring too! Bless! - Miz :)x
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Thanx for the Hostel Tip SUN!. I moved there today. It is closer to where i wanted to be and theirs security guards, swimming pool. every that a resort can come with for 40 dollars a day. I am going back in August if you want to take the trip.
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