Spoken in the vernacular: Louise Bennett Speaks [VIDEO]

Spoken in the vernacular: Louise Bennett Speaks [VIDEO]

by | Aug 26, 2018

Susan Rigg loved language and poetry as a child and was amazed when she first heard poetry by Louise Bennett in the vernacular, it took her to another level.  Hearing poetry spoken in Caribbean dialect that created an atmosphere and feeling that was unique. Scottish...
Spoken Word at Teddington Theatre Club [Tickets SOLD OUT]

Spoken Word at Teddington Theatre Club [Tickets SOLD OUT]

by | May 21, 2018

Hot on the heels of Khembe’s Return to Your Roots, Suzy Rowland will be reading a few of my poems the local ‘playhouse’ Teddington Theatre Club on Friday 15th June. For full details and tickets, please click on the Facebook link or the Write Out Loud...
Melanin Mind & Soul Reviews

Melanin Mind & Soul Reviews

by | Apr 14, 2018

  It’s always lovely to be featured on another platform. I will be treading a different stage next month, performing at Khembe’s Return to Your Roots event in Birmingham. Khembe is a hardworking, inspirational and hugely talented lady. The tenacity...
Kind words that keep a writer writing

Kind words that keep a writer writing

by | Jul 25, 2017

I had the delight to read the following words on Instagram recently by a warm and talented entrepreneur, and Founder of My Ebony Box Jenaitre Farquharson: ‘We believe very strongly in supporting phenomenal women and the work that they do, we have chosen to...
In Celebration of My Sisters

In Celebration of My Sisters

by | Jul 15, 2017

Iyanla Vanzant has been a spiritual writer and inspiration for me for the longest time. I’ve have well-thumbed copies of Acts of Faith and Faith in the Valley that have been great to dip into when relationships are going sour or it’s been difficult to see...