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How long have you been performing poetry? Jesse: I remember seeing a group called “Floetry” on HBO Def Poetry back in2004 or 2005 and realizing I could probably use that overall structureof poetry and music to developed an improvised theater format. In2005, I work shopped a form I called “The Hook,” where a single poetwouldContinue reading “Jesse Parent”

How do you describe the type of work that you do?  I get paid to think about it.   Think about what, you ask?  Erica: Everything from how to improve a process to building a worst case scenario plan.  What is the your job title and what are you supposed to be doing? Erica: IContinue reading “Erica (Eri) Chambers”

Poet, Artist, Father, Husband and so much more. A class act that withstands the test of time. What motivates you to do art? Elton: Purpose has always been the key motivation in me doing art, whether it be writing or visual art.  I love being creative in general, but conveying messages and impacting people is alwaysContinue reading “Elton McWashington Jr.”

Veteran. Author. Philanthropist. Youth Advocate and so much more talks to HPS about his life and mindset that helps him create the things that others love to be apart of. You have a lot of titles behind your name. Author, Executive Producer, on the Board of Directors, Husband. How do you find the time toContinue reading “Carlos Wallace”

To say he was just a Dj would be an insult! A spirit that flows in more ways than one. How long have you been a Dj? Emdee: This summer makes 45 years, so far. Thanks to my mother buying a lot of records when I was a kid, I was able to do myContinue reading “Emdee Anderson”

CONTRINA JENKINS Making movies is something other’s may dream about BUT not Miss. Jenkins What made you decide to start making movies? Contrina: To be completely honest I never thought about being a filmmaker or a writer. I l always loved movies but it never cross my mind, now I couldn’t imagine not doing it.Continue reading “HPS Spotlight Star”

Onney the CEO talks to us as she grows from poet to Rising Star  How did you get the name Onney? Onney: 2 of my favorite mentors Dr. KG Bell (Dean of Graduate Studies) and Frank Jones (Willie Harris) gave me this name early on in my poetic journey back in 2001. It means toContinue reading “Entertainment”

Her family tragedy became a global movement for Police reform and for Social Justice I wanted to thank you again but also to send my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. I always thought you would leave a mark but never thought under this type of situation.  I’ve met you yearsContinue reading “Shareeduh Tate”

One of Houston’s most beloved Poets shares his insight as he is known for his consistency and longevity in the Houston poetry scene. For people who do not know How did you get the name Black snow? Black Snow: While in college I listened to a lot of Bob Marley and became somewhat of anContinue reading “Black Snow”

What is the name of the event and what is it for? Miss. Shantell: The I’m a Survivor seminar is an artistic counseling event where I gather with the artist in the city of Houston and counsel to the community through different forms of Art How long has the event been running for? Miss Shantell: TheContinue reading “Entertainment”