Amazing time connecting with extraordinary Sphinx artists and friends!

Celebrating 20 years of marriage with the incomparable Afa, I remain as in awe of you as the day we met in studio at UM! Breakfast at Balthazar, mineral baths, walk through streets of NYC, dinner at ViV Thai & Broadway show followed by bourbon and cigar rocks for a Thursday:).

Reuben Kebede, 1st Violinist of the Ivalas Quartet (Caramoor's String Quartet-in-Residence 22-23) shares the importance of diverse repertoire and the driving vision of the ensemble. youtu.be/U7AdQUgvSbk?si…

Thank you Skidmore College for the honorary doctorate and inviting me to share my poetry and deliver a commencement address for your extraordinary community!

Kevin Haden, Senior Associate Dean of Strategic Engagement and Institutional Excellence at the Curtis Institute of Music, shares the importance of giving young people the space to define their own creative vision. youtu.be/eq8m0gE9XWA?si…

PaviElle French, Emmy Award-winning Artist & Composer, talks about the ethos and inspiration behind her SOVEREIGN Suite. youtu.be/yAuF0jTAS9o?si…

Just shared this new poem with my Patreon community commenting on the challenges that face the arts and the resulting impact on society. Hope you can check it out! #poetjournalist #instapoet #instapoetry #instapoem patreon.com/posts/artless-…

Johann Zietsman, President & CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, shares leadership strategies to address censorship in the arts. youtu.be/mdo-6QqH2Ak?si…

Stephanie Shonekan, Ethnomusicologist and Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland, talks about the value of arts and humanities in a modern world. youtu.be/nrf33kcB-EE?si…

Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, shares the critical role that the arts play in society and actions everyone can take to advocate for their public support. youtu.be/6Z4i88novVE?si…

Camille Delaney-McNeil, Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Beckmen YOLA Center, shares their innovative approach to bring transformative impact to their community. youtu.be/YRa-ZbRpvHg?si…

Just shared this new poem with my Patreon community where I reflect on the 250th celebrations of our nation. Hope you can check it out! #poetjournalist #instapoet #instapoetry #instapoem patreon.com/posts/america-…

Neil Barclay, President & CEO of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, talks the evolving landscape for BIPOC organizations and avenues for sustainability. youtu.be/B7E8CvsM56s?si…

Adrian Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement, Chorus Director and Curriculum Manager of the Music Advancement Program at The Juilliard School, shares how to implement a commitment to young people as they develop in the arts. youtu.be/KXXJuotRTgo?si…

China Wilson, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, shares key best practices in DEI for impacting students. youtu.be/WwjB7IjONBU?si…

Brian Prechtl, Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, shares the balance of both performing and administrating along with their breadth of impact on community. youtu.be/ydjSffFYVVo?si…

Just shared this new poem with my Patreon community where I reflect on feeling connected with Afa despite being halfway across the earth in Azerbaijan. Hope you can check it out! #poetjournalist #instapoet #instapoetry #instapoem patreon.com/posts/across-v…

Na'Zir McFadden, Assistant Conductor & Community Ambassador of the Detroit Symphony, talks about the role of the orchestra in community and the importance of mentorship. youtu.be/wJ-dkyItjhw?si…

Anthony Trionfo, Founder of Umoja Flute Institute & Member of Aspen Music Festival and School's IDEA Committee, shares his commitment to transforming the next generation through a focus on inclusion. youtu.be/tHnQnyjbYHU?si…

Monica Ellis, Founding Member of Imani Winds & Faculty at Manhattan School of Music, shares strategies for maintaining a portfolio career and the secrets to success for Imani Winds. youtu.be/Msnswih5Rpg?si…