Meet Many of the Men
(and the very fortunate women)
of
Journey Into My Brother's Soul
Creating this exquisite work was enlightening and joyful. The men of Journey Into My Brother's Soul generously shared their passions, anger, compassion, spirituality, frustration, love, tears and genius. No one can begin to speak to the soul of a Black man, although society continues to try, lie and justify. No, our brothers' life experiences are utterly unique. I'm clear. Very clear. As you journey into our brothers' minds and souls, you can't help to emerge a better, more empowered person. With deep, I mean really deep gratitude to each and everyone of you. Sistahs, all I have to say is" Inhale.
With Love and Light,
Maria
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"Black to Basics," "R.S.V.P.," "And I Said," "Beneath the Bridge" Curtis V, California * 619-750-5094 * www.myspace.com/rsvpbycurtisv * curtisv@curtisv.com * Happily married * Wife: Maria Dowd * Hairstylist * Latin jazz percussionist, spoken word artist, lyricist * Passion: Latin music, salsa dancing, spending time with wife * Life's philosophy: Life is not a dress rehearsal so do what you can, with whom you can, when you can. * check out my spoken word CD, RSVP. |
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"Dedication To Care for My Soul," "The Blooming," "I Will Wait for You" William B.T. Taylor, California * 310 383 3272 * divinelovebt@yahoo.com * Single * Actor, Spiritual counselor ( Agape practitioner) public speaking * Passion: Writer, Prison ministry director for the Agape international Spiritual center of truth * Hobbies Salsa dancing, Spoken word artist, Selling oil paintings |
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"Love is Coming at You," "Twice the Speed of Lightning" Jeffery Menzise, Ph.D., Tennessee * 615-320-0956 * jeffmenzise@hotmail.com * www.sleepwalkersawake.blogspot.com * Married * Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Director of the Race Relations Institute of Fisk University, Adjunct Professor of Psychology - Fisk University, Lecturer/Workshop Facilitator * Hobbie/Passion/Favorite Past-time: Learning and Traveling * Life's philosophy: Our physical bodies are our 24/7/365 laboratories within which our spirits test and experience life...enjoy! * Love is Coming At You is a true story! |
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"A West Philadelphia Love Story" Eric Douglass Johnson, New Jersey * 908-510-1914 * edjo5@comcast.net * Married * Wife's name: Gwendolyn Holland-Johnson * Technical Writer * Favorite hobby: Track and Field official and fan * Passion - Deacon at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, NJ * Life's philosophy: I strive to live a simple Christ-centered life * Native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
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"Images," "Remains of the Day," "Lunch with Brother," "Father's Day 2005" James E Cherry, Tennessee * (731)422-2524 * monksdream@hotmail.com |
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"Here I Stand a Better Man" Corey L. White, North Carolina * whitec_l2003@yahoo.com * www.coreylwhite.com * Single * Author/writer * Passion: writing, enjoying time with friends & family * Personal Quote: "The one thing that makes a person their weakest is power." by Corey L. White * Find out more info about Corey's books, events, & personal appearances at www.coreylwhite.com |
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"Simple Words that Shaped" |
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"Real Men Do Cry" Bill Holmes, Pennsylvania * 484-433-1753 * Bill@BillHolmes.com * www.BillHolmes.com * Single * Accounting/Author, Poet, Writer * Hobby/Passion/Favorite Past Time: Writing. Life's Journey: Recognize the divine nature of life and its infinite possibilities. |
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"There is No Death," "Over There," "The Cream Shall Rise," "My Pain Rose" Ty Gray-EL, Maryland * ty@stressdiminisher.com * www.stressdiminisher.com * Marital Status: Single Dad-Raising 3 sons * Author/Griot/Poet * Hobbies/Favorite Pastime: Performance Poetry/Writing/Racquetball. Life's Journey: My mission: to write, recite, educate and elevate through the spoken word. |
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"The Fabric of This Man" Mychal Sledge, New York * 718-597-5099 * sledgegroup@aol.com * www.sledgegroup.org * Married * Wife's Name:Debra Sledge * The Sledge Group, Inc. * non-profit youth and family development program * Passions: Martial arts, family, writing, fishing, teaching, speaking * The Sledge Group, Inc. strives to empower, uplift and provide positive influence in the lives of urban youth * Mychal is a community activists, changed agent, a published writer. He is an inspirational and motivational speaker. Mychal is available for speaking engagements and workshops covering a myriad of topics. |
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"Tenderness" E. Walter Smith, Georgia * 404.289.7194 * E@EWalterSmith.com * www.ALittleTenderness.com * Single. Singer/Songwriter/Speaker/Voice-Over/Business Strategy * Passion/Favorite Past-time: Dancing & Basketball/Developing and executing an amazing project/Christmas shopping and being home for the Holidays * Life's philosophy: Think. Do my very best. Now, remember, I'm a Smith with Stokes blood. |
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The Dumb Class," "When They Came to Take Him," "Two Veterans: Father and Son" Reginald Lockett. I have never been more proud to be included in an anthology since having my first poem published in a national anthology when I was 16. Inclusion in your inspirational collection brought me back home. |
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"Degrees of Separation," "Jujitsu, Pain and the Life of Black Men" Willie Hobbs III, Virginia * 804.356.3514 * meroe365@yahoo.com * http://www.myspace.com/litterateur * Married * Wife's/Partner's Name: Dr. Tameka Hobbs * Creative Writing instructor at Virginia State University/ self-publisher/ spoken word artist/novelist * Passions: Writing, martial arts, chocolate, movies of noted quality, music, trippin' hard with friends * Your life's philosophy: Whatever you do in life, you might as well enjoy doing it, dammit * Shopping a finished novel to literary agents. Anyone looking for a unique voice? |
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"Behold the Lilies of the Field" |
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"Trials of Divorce: An Open Letter" 7VN, New York * 347-268-8902 * cipcorp@aol.com * www.cipcard.com. Separated * Entrepreneur, President & COO of Communities In Partnership, Corp., a technology marketing company * Hobbie/Passion/Favorite Past-time: Writing Poetry, Volunteering, Movies, Fine Dining. Your life's journey/philosophy: To powerfully and lovingly open possibilities of trust, authenticity and responsibility for all humanity now. Since writing the piece, I have been going through a gradual reconciliation with my ex and we are slowly but surely becoming friends again. |
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"Giggles Missed," "Independence Day," "the Remix," "And Their Hearts Beat On," "Jammmm Session" |
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"Journal" Valerie Ann Ayres, California * ValeriePresents@aol.com * Divorced * Valerie Presents ... Artistic Promotions * Passion: The ARTS * "Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is." ~M. Gorky |
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"Things You Should Know: A Letter to My Son" Opal Palmer Adisa, California * 510-219-0704 * published. opalwrites@sbcglobal.net * www.opalwriters.com * Writer/Professor of Literature and Graduate Writing @ California College of the Arts * Passion/Favorite Past-time: Walking, bike riding, traveling * Life's philosophy: Being the best always and to be in a state of gratitude. Photo credit: Glodean Champion |
