From BlackPoetVentures.com . . .

"BlackPoet Ventures is a multimedia performance arts and entertainment company dedicated to promoting, supporting and enhancing the oral tradition artistry of poetry and spoken word movements of the African Diaspora.

Our vision is to become an innovative, stable and comprehensive vehicle for inspiring and developing social change and cultural enrichment within the literary art industry.

Through our works we aim to demonstrate our core values which are based upon empowerment and improvement. We ‘raise up’ ourselves, our craft and those who are influenced by our art.

* Respect: To honor the oral tradition and champion the works of Black poets from all walks of life
* Advocacy: To raise awareness of the field of community theatre and to acknowledge and nurture new voices
* Integrity: To be honest and ethical in the arts world, and to express genuineness in our art
* Solidarity: To promote a sense of purpose and belonging among artists
* Empathy: To be sensitive to diverse voices and to promote appreciation of art and life
* Upliftment: To elevate the arts, artists and audiences with quality educational entertainment
* Pride: To take great pride in our purpose and believe in its worthiness"

More information coming soon.