What Poetry Does for Inner City Youth

~ wandasncredible

Creation,

As a 15 year old, I actually had the opportunity along with my mom who sat next to Allen Ginsberg’s mom to meet some great people:

  • Amiri Baraka
  • Gwendolyn Brooks
  • Nikki Giovanni
  • Allen Ginsberg
  • Maria Mazzioti Gillian
  • Laura Boss

To name a few! They came to visit our schools and to the Paterson Museum and they inspired me  and others to continue in poetry. I was first introduced to poetry by my gifted and talented teacher, Mrs. Busnar in the 3rd grade, as a way to vent and express myself within the confounds of my neighborhood. I didn’t know we were poor, none of us did, but I know that we delighted in these very prominent people coming to town. Here are some pictures my mom saved, God bless her!

I do not have the full papers but one day I will request the archives and I think if anyone wants to look them up they can. At the time I was Wanda Wilson,and promised I would make books someday,Thanks to the great visitors,writers,poets…that dream came true.

XOXO

 

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As a Proud Black Woman & Korean War Vets Daughter, Founder of all things wandasncredible (which includes our online retail stores through Amazon & Spreadshirt), Pennstater, Full Time WFH Contract Worker•Writer•Author•Digital Creator•Podcaster•CyberMom of 4+Cat•Grandma•YouTuber•Charity Advocate; I am growing my American Enterprise with my children. Invest in the U.S.A.! The wandasncredible mission statement -“Our grassroots family-owned business is committed to providing quality items at affordable prices with unbeatable heart in every piece “ The "Verse of the day ministry" mission statement " Our ministry is about praying without ceasing for all and spreading the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ around the world, through all of our efforts, daily" The Wanda Jefferson" Podcast mission statement: " This podcast was created to empower listeners to self publish their own works, to live their best lives in Keto and to have a real talk societal and cultural discussions " "Our podcasts are live unedited and personality bundled to provide not only a stream of excellent content but of safe and family friendly content as well"-Wanda Jefferson P.S. Readers you know that I am a professional & busy woman, so typos, incorrect grammar, run-ons...listen...its all a part of the flavor and the experience...and if I can do this...I want you to know that you can do this thing called blogging too ! Writing police STAY AWAY LOL

6 thoughts on “What Poetry Does for Inner City Youth”

  1. Wow, that’s awesome! I mean, not just being on a newspaper article but the recognition of your talent. Well done and I hope to read more of your future works.

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