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Oct 2022
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Oct 2022
FREE Admission to Patrons for Poised and Powerful
Have you ever written your mother or mentor a tribute poem? What better day than Mother's Day?Hope to see you there!Planning to attend Click Here and RSVPWith Love,Venus
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Sep 2022
“Freedom Fighters” by Venus Jones
Some say there is a need for war. We must protect our ideals from sea to shore. No matter how many lives are lost, death to sustain life - is the cost. It’s evil vs. good, and it’s always black and white. Really? If I am wrong does that make my rivals right? Can we [...]
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Sep 2022
“The Candle” by Venus Jones
Excuse the melted mess on my mantle. Once it was my only source of light. I used to listen to Billie on wax singing about heartache in my living room. When my thoughts were dark and cloudy like the sky, that cinnamon candle stayed lit for me. It had a sweet scent and a slow [...]
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Sep 2022
“I need a man” by Venus Jones
I need a man I can do bad by myself. I don’t need nobody else. I work day and night, night and day, to pay the bills of yesterday. But it’s okay, and it’s all right. You know I can make wrong right without a fight. Just understand, I need a complete companion. [...]
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Jul 2022
Journaling Your Journey – July 2022
It's First Friday and that means it's time for a Journaling Your Journey session. I'm paying tribute to Queen Fatima who I casted as Mother Earth as she has recently made her transition. I'll be discussing the making of "A Talk with My Mother" and the number one lesson I learned during the production. Patrons [...]
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Jun 2022
“Life and Death” by Venus Jones
Oh, the irony! Yesterday, June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was officially overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sometimes it seems the stars align to urge me to speak up on political issues. But longtime fans already know that Polly Ticks me off. Exactly sixteen years before the Court's decision yesterday, my heart was [...]
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Jan 2022
Janet Jackson rose. She Rose.
Her Story Matters ~As someone who studies sheroes, I've never been this excited about a Lifetime movie. I'm not even the biggest Janet Jackson fan. I have only seen her in concert twice, but I was dancing to her music on my Instagram page in anticipation and texting friends, who seemed less enthused. Why? I [...]
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May 2021
(S)heroic Tributes this Saturday
Greetings Venusian! Today was a big day! I spoke at the first annual CARE Opening conference as a poet and panelist for Scholar System with several other super sheroes and heroes. I shared two new, custom poems for educators and change agents who care about equity. See the video below. Join me for a (S)heroic Experience! Saturday, May 8th at 10AM PDT Click [...]
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Apr 2021
Finally Open
I saw a sign that said, “Finally Open” And yesterday it got me thinking.I used to be closed to the idea of dreamingI’m opening up my heart and my mind now. I’m inviting you to join me.