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TashaJones
Member since 10/23/2007
Author. Educator. Poet. Artist. Tasha Jones is making her way to the top with books, Silent Killer, which includes Magic Johnson and Hydeia Broadbent, Coffee Thoughts, which landed her a spot on the legendary Showtime at the Apollo stage and viewed by Russell Simmons of Def Poetry, and the most recent, You don't know the Half, the Liberation of L.B.Jones which proves her tenacity to empower, educate, and uplift readers. Her works embody a refreshing soulful warmth that is much needed and solely missed. Her words bring the wisdom of "grandmas bones" and ride vibrations to places that forces each and every reader/listener to move toward action. She is currently teaching an advanced writing course entitled The Write Me Project through Indiana University for AIM (a juvenile re-entry program), for young adults who are determined to be the change needed, righting society's ills through writing.
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Indianapolis
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Educator. Poet. Artist
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Calling ALL Poets, SpokenWord Artist and Lovers of the Craft
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Poetry! Poetry! Poetry!
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Super Tuesday
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Poetry & Praise
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Etheridge Knights' Poems from Prison
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VOCAB Returns This Tuesday
The First Tuesday of every month Vocab Okay it is usually the first Tuesday of every month, but everyone needed time to recoup this year ...
OutSpoken IS...
Hot! Youth Poetry typically every fourth Saturday of the month but tonight was the night and boy was it! If you are interested in seeing ...
The Years End
As 2007 ends and we begin to reflect on the year in review. I pose a series of questions, how did you spend your time? ...
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Tasha, I just sent you an email with details on having me do caricatures at you event. Thanks for your response.
Oops! For some reason the email came back as undeliverable. Contact me at JohnEssex2@EssexArt.net
Hey Tasha. I recently just met you a couple of months ago when you and a few of your students did a performance for Community Action of Greater Indianapolis. I really enjoyed watching and listening to you and the young authors. I would like to become more involved and expand my writing style and technique. Please email me and let me know of some events and/or some more of your performances. Thank you very much.
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Hello Ms. Jones.... Congratulations on your article, it was wonderful as are your shows, but then you already know that right!!!....hopefully i'll be able to make your next one as well....as soon as i locate my USB cord, i will send you a few pictures...i actually have a few different pics that you might like to have...i have a couple from Ohio (when are you going back??..take me with you please) and a couple from different places that i have taken of you...i'll be looking for that again tonight though, so hopefully, i'll be able to email you those soon!!..take care.
Hey Tasha. Just wanted to let you know that i got the video you dropped off and am working on getting it put up. I tried calling, but must have written the wrong number down as I got some random guy's cell phone. Thanks for dropping it off, helping to save the children and staying active on indy.com.
Congrats on the cover story!
Hey Tasha! I read the article on you in the Sunday paper; you sound like an amazing person. I hope you know how much of an impact you've made on me and the community.
Thank you all for the love and support:)
Oh my ...thanks a billion for the poetry hook ups....I also noticed you knew a place in Muncie I am from Muncie new to Indy so do tell.......I am a poet myself and am kinda lookin for a place to start out.... any suggestions......anyway God bless and as always more word......Kim lea Mays
been trying to reach you call me at the ad agency MZD 554.6350 julian
Kimleamays Try the 401 Poetry Group at Ball State. They meet every Saturday from 2-5PM. Share your work or discuss poetry for more information contact Jeff Pearson jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
I am writing to recommend Tasha Jones for Poet Laureate in Indpls.
Tasha is courageous. She is the talker who truly walks the walk....She is true to her art; she bares her soul and then shares it effortlessly so that others can learn.
For two years Tasha worked with teen youth enrolled in the Youth and the Arts summer theatre camp (2004 & 2005). As camp director I observed Tasha's interaction with the youth, and with the female participants in particular. I noticed that her teaching style or model was aimed at bringing out each student's natural talent for writing stories and scripts for stage presentations. She was honest and genuine with the youth. One youth was very challenged as a result of brain surgeries. Tasha identified his artistry in drawing and graphics. Rather than insist that he write a script or play a character, she allowed him to create the cover page for the final production play bill. Tasha was creative and successful in helping the camp participants experience 'what success and a job well done' feels like.
She moves her art of writing and poetry in the direction of helping young people. She has made a difference in the lives of youth who have been left to 'fend' for themselves in environments that are frequently harsh, cruel and unloving.
It is my hope that Tasha Jones will be able to continue the positive influence she has on young people in Indianapolis and throughout the nation as well.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Pressley-DeMar, MSW cynthia.demar@gmail.com
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miss jones you are an inspiration to my daughter. after meeting you she entered some of her poetry in a contest..thank you for being so encouraging to her. god bless you
where on earth ARE you Tasha SanDiego?
glj...I hope you and your daughter continue to reach new heights and try new things without fear and I pray that you continue to encourage her. Let nothing prevent her from being all that she persistently desires. Let me know if I can do anything in the future to help and/or be of service...
I hope to see you all at Jallos March 9th (see myspace.com/iamtashajones) God Bless
Tasha, Where's your upcoming show PROMO?