 When I initially wrote "Dear Black Men," I had no idea who the audience would be. I decided to include it in the "Identity" section of my poetry collection Welcome to the Queendom as a dedication to the strongest Black man I know, my father. Over the years, I've learned the unique strength of manhood as I watched my dad uphold our family and use his spiritual armor to guide us all as a unit. Growing up, I don't recall my dad having to say much often, yet we felt and knew he loved us through the security he provided spiritually, financially and emotionally. Although, I can count on one hand the times I've seen my father cry, I've watched his eyes as he carried the daily weight of Blackness, manhood and fatherhood. As a mood ring, his hazel eyes shifted to shades of earth-tone greens through all the frustrations, sadness and sometimes weariness. I can only imagine what he truly holds inside and that is one of the major reasons why I wrote this poem... "...Black men you must |
 | Next year, I will be doing a local tour with my friend and fellow author, Peter Parker. We are inviting guests to engage in discussions about key themes from our publications in relation to our personal journeys and involvement with community issues. We will also have merchandise available, give-aways, collaborative opportunities and MORE! For more information about Peter Parker's A DFRNT Story, visit adfrntworld.org To order a copy of Welcome to the Queendom click HERE! Follow @melodipoetjodi on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated! Official tour dates and locations will be announced very soon! |
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The Queendom Collection
Have you had a chance to purchase my poetry collection? If you are looking for an inspirational accompanying product, be sure to click the image above to check out the SHOP page. Feel free to use the journals for your own poetry or to map out your next level of growth; the designs feature some of my favorite quotes from Welcome to the Queendom.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Friday, November 23, 2018, I will be at the Market hosted by Yellowhammer Creative at the Pizitz Food Hall downtown with products for sale!
120 19TH Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Feel free to contact me about customized orders with your favorite poems by clicking HERE!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Friday, November 23, 2018, I will be at the Market hosted by Yellowhammer Creative at the Pizitz Food Hall downtown with products for sale!
120 19TH Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Feel free to contact me about customized orders with your favorite poems by clicking HERE!
A special THANK YOU to each and every individual who came to show support at The Evening Affair! It was indeed a success! See footage and details about upcoming projects, below!
Thank you Alpine Filmz!
Thank you Alpine Filmz!
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"Be Free" the visual
an excerpt from Welcome to the Queendom
an excerpt from Welcome to the Queendom
"Poetry is a way to connect my gift to my purpose... it's about the impact of the rhythm... using the content of the message to be the force of change..."
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(presale tickets end SATURDAY 8/18/18)
PreSale- General Admission $40 (includes an optional plus one)
At the door- General Admission $30 (individual donation)
**All ticket prices include: buffet/food, professional photographs (to be released on jseforyou.com for FREE download), and music/live entertainment by DJ Gorgeous, Andriana and Nadia Tellis. There will be access to information and sign ups for those interested in mentoring opportunities as well as investing in the education of students who would like to pursue artistry. Vendors will be available to network and share products/services that can be purchased.
Additional Info:
Parking is available on-street or in the parking lot (3rd Ave S). Cocktail hour will begin at 4:30 pm with 98.7 Kiss FM and Lady Woo from 95.7 Jamz’s The Vital Show. Excerpts from Welcome to the Queendom will be performed by Jo Di after greeting from vendors at 5 pm.
Please feel free to email [email protected] with questions or visit jseforyou.com/melodicpoetjodi for more information. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite >> Search QUEENDOM<< or email Jo Di for a direct PayPal link.
Can’t WAIT to see YOU there!!
PreSale- General Admission $40 (includes an optional plus one)
At the door- General Admission $30 (individual donation)
**All ticket prices include: buffet/food, professional photographs (to be released on jseforyou.com for FREE download), and music/live entertainment by DJ Gorgeous, Andriana and Nadia Tellis. There will be access to information and sign ups for those interested in mentoring opportunities as well as investing in the education of students who would like to pursue artistry. Vendors will be available to network and share products/services that can be purchased.
Additional Info:
Parking is available on-street or in the parking lot (3rd Ave S). Cocktail hour will begin at 4:30 pm with 98.7 Kiss FM and Lady Woo from 95.7 Jamz’s The Vital Show. Excerpts from Welcome to the Queendom will be performed by Jo Di after greeting from vendors at 5 pm.
Please feel free to email [email protected] with questions or visit jseforyou.com/melodicpoetjodi for more information. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite >> Search QUEENDOM<< or email Jo Di for a direct PayPal link.
Can’t WAIT to see YOU there!!
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There is nothing more powerful than the exchange of energy between those operating in purpose... #ICanChangeTheWorld ❤ #NaturallyNurturing
Thank you for visiting jseforyou.com and clicking to learn more about how to recieve a copy of my poetry collection entitled Welcome to the Queendom. I spoke with my check in coordinator today about finalizing edits and printing dates. I will have hard copies of the book by the end of June, no later than July. This entire publication process has really allowed me to learn a lot about myself... the experience of writing versus compiling and creating a final production has challenged me to grow, but I am also looking forward to this being a great FIRST TIME publication experience.
Please sign up to let me know if you will be interested in purchasing the book once it is released so that I can include you on my order of hard copies to get you the best price! If you order a VIP ticket to the book signing event, a signed copy of the book is included in the ticket price.
Also, MAJOR Update! the book release/networking event has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 19, 2018! Same time and location--5:30 pm at Regions Field- Club Lounge. Click the link below to purchase your Early Bird Ticket!!
This event is a networking opportunity for those of various professional backgrounds in the greater Birmingham area who seek to collaborate and lead by embracing the act of community building with emphasis on investing in education, leadership, cultural connections as well as social change.
Vendor spaces are still available. Feel free to comment below or email me at [email protected] if you have questions about the book signing event
Please sign up to let me know if you will be interested in purchasing the book once it is released so that I can include you on my order of hard copies to get you the best price! If you order a VIP ticket to the book signing event, a signed copy of the book is included in the ticket price.
Also, MAJOR Update! the book release/networking event has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 19, 2018! Same time and location--5:30 pm at Regions Field- Club Lounge. Click the link below to purchase your Early Bird Ticket!!
This event is a networking opportunity for those of various professional backgrounds in the greater Birmingham area who seek to collaborate and lead by embracing the act of community building with emphasis on investing in education, leadership, cultural connections as well as social change.
Vendor spaces are still available. Feel free to comment below or email me at [email protected] if you have questions about the book signing event
Click Here to order your Early Bird Tickets today
for the Book Release/Networking Event
Join the Mailing List Today!
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