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Pat McLean-RaShine
- Female
- Philadelphia, Pa
- United States
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The Master Griot Project™
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Community Outreach
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Spoken Word
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- How can we contact you?
- PMcPoet@aol.com
- Are you a member of Black Business Space?
- Yes
- What is your primary website address?
- http://patmclean.com
- KEYWWORDS: List keywords to describe yourself and/or business. Separate with commas
- Poet, Entreperneur, Mentor
- Tell us something special about yourself
- I am the founder of “In The Company of Poets,” and teach adult & teen poetry writing workshops at Temple University’s Pan-African Studies Community Education Program and various Philadelphia area women and children’s transitional homes. I am is the recipient of several awards, including 1st place for the Sonia Sanchez/Audre Lorde Poetry Competition and second place for Judith Stark Creative Writing Competition at Community College of Philadelphia, and most recently, the 2006 Leeway Transformation Award and the Leeway 2005 Art & Change Award.
I had the honor appearing on several radio and television programs, such as WUSL Power 99 FM, WHAT AM “Etches”, WRTI FM “The Bridge”, WPEB AM “People, Politics & Poetry, Philadelphia Board of Education Public TV and WYBE “Showbiz Rap,” just to name a few. I’ve also had the pleasure of performing with some of Philly’s finest jazz artist, such as Gerald Veasley & The Electric Mingus Project, The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble and the Sam Reed Quartet. Recently she was published in “BMa: The Sonia Sanchez Literary Review – Legends and Legacies” and “Life Spices From Seasoned Sistahs,” a collection of short stories by women of color. Am the author of three books. “Ain't Gonna Bite My Tongue No More,” and ‘”A Sister Speaks of…” collections of poetry and “Healing Her Hurts,” a collection of short stories.
I just recently released a new poetry and CD compilation called “POETRY PULLS PAIN.
I am also the founder of Tomorrow’s Girls (www.tomorrowsgirls.org), a summer enrichment program for girls ages 7 to 12, which provides life skills activities, cultural events, educational support services, creative outlets, and self-discovery opportunities, and the proud new business owner of YESTERDAY’S Bargain Thrift (www.yesterdaysthrift.com).
- What are your favorite forms of art and entertainment?
- Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Spoken Word, Reading Novels
- WILL you Adopt-An-Artist? (no monetary investment required)
- Of Course (Can't wait to learn how!)
- How did you hear about us?
- Jacqueline Taylor-Adams
- What do you intend to achieve while here with the BBS Value Tour online?
- To network and connect with other artist and business people
- BBSVT goal is to reflect the kinship community, PLEASE, help by volunteering 1-2 hrs a week-Great Priviledges! Choose a committee
- I'm not available to be on a committee-but will help where I can
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