WOMEN ARE POETRY IN MOTION—EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY
Jonetta Barras
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202-829-0591
E-mail:
estherproductionsinc@gmail.com
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Join Esther Productions, Inc for Women Are Poetry In Motion -- Every Day in Every Way which is designed for adults on Feb 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST (online event)
About WOMEN ARE POETRY IN MOTION—EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY
This 60-minute writing workshop is designed for adult women to learn more about poetry writing techniques but also to become more intimate with their own personal stories and history. Led by award-winning author and performance artist Joy Jones, participants will also come to understand and appreciate the power of poetry to heal, inspire and provide an opportunity for celebration of self, family and community. Register for Women Are Poetry In Motion -- Every Day in Every Way at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/women-are-poetry-in-motion-every-day-in-every-way
About Joy Jones
“Joy Jones is a trainer, performance poet, playwright and author of several books including Private Lessons: A Book of Meditations for Teachers; Tambourine Moon, which was selected as one of the best books for children by the black caucus of the ALA and featured on the Bernie Mac Show; and Fearless Public Speaking. She has won awards for her writing from the D. C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities, and the Colonial Players Promising Playwrights Competition, plus awards from both the D. C. Department of Recreation & Parks and the D. C. Commission on National & Community Service for outstanding community service.
Joy Jones’ provocative op-ed on marriage trends for The Washington Post, “Marriage is for White People”, went viral. She is the director of the arts organization, The Spoken Word, and the founder of the Double Dutch team, DC Retro Jumpers, which has led exhibitions and classes throughout metropolitan Washington and abroad. Joy often leads workshops on creative writing, communications and black history.”
About Esther Productions, Inc
Esther Productions, Inc. is dedicated to using a variety of vehicles—traditional and nontraditional—to develop communities throughout the United States and Europe. It was created in 2004 by Jonetta Rose Barras, award-winning journalist and author of Whatever Happened to Daddy’s Little Girl? It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends. Special Thanks: Afrika Abney, Arts and Marketing Consultant
For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.
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