#NationalPoetryMonth #VoiceMemos #30PoemsIn30Days #7 of #30
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#NationalPoetryMonth #VoiceMemos #30PoemsIn30Days #6 of #30
REFLECTION
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FLY BY
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Pick Your Afro Brooklyn
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If the World Was In Your Hands
In celebration of #NationalPoetryMonth I will be creating and posting #VoiceMemos each day during the month of April. My VoiceMemos are a collective of poems that I have recorded for photos either I or another photographer took. Stay posted, pass the word, and #PressPlay. #30PoemsIn30Days #1 of #30.
Michelle #VoiceMemos
In celebration of Women's History Month I want to start by saying thank you for all that you do and all of those that you inspire. Our world would be nothing without you... Today's #VoiceMemos is in dedication to our beloved First Lady Michelle Obama.
Live at the Grammy's!!
What a night! It's always a blessing to be able to hang out with the beautiful, smart, and talented Tarrey Torae, but this night was one to remember. The energy in the Staples Center, the performances, and the love shown all night long made it a special one. CONGRATS to Chance the Rapper for bringing 3 Grammy's home to Chicago and to all the winners and nominees. Looking forward to next year!!
The College Dropout Anniversary
#HappyAnniversary @KanyeWest & The #CollegeDropout... 13 years and counting!! #KanyeWest #HipHop #Classic
The original page of "Never Let Me Down" by: J. Ivy
"Never Let Me Down" was the Season 5 opener of Russell Simmons presents HBO Def Poetry
Langston Hughes Birthday Performance
Such an honor to be able to pay homage to one of my greatest inspirations...the late great Langston Hughes!! Thank You Chicago and City Winery for all the LOVE!!
Happy Anniversary Dear Father!!
#HappyAnniversary to #DearFather & the #DearFatherMovement!! So many people to thank for the lift off of this book which is centered around #ThePOWERofForgiveness. I wrote this #book with the sole purpose of spreading #healing throughout our communities and I'm very proud to see that mission touch so many. Thank you to everyone who has supported!! Let's continue to get the #message out there!! Make sure y'all pick up your copy on the Shop page. #MuchLove!!
If The World Was In Your Hands
From my #VoiceMemos series. "If The World Was In Your Hands." Photo and Poem by: J. Ivy. Music by: Ski Beatz.
Barack & Michelle
From my #VoiceMemos series. "Barack & Michelle." Poem by: J. Ivy.
Got To Start Somewhere
A new poem to start the New Year!!
#AJXXXI Film by Jordan
Good People! The #AJXXXI Chicago Defy City film is now LIVE! Truly an honor to lend my voice to help tell this story. S/O to the Jordan Brand, Coodie & Chike, S/O who directed the spot, DJ Khaled, Jabari Parker, Sonny Parker, Mac Irvin, The Irvin Brothers, Chucki Vision, Dion Dixon, and the beautiful culture that is Chicago. Check it out and be sure to SHARE it with your people!! Much LOVE!! #MichaelJordan
The POWER of Forgiveness @ The Omega Institutue w/ Panache Desai
What's up Good People!! East Coast and World Wide...if you haven't heard by now, I'll be giving a class along with my friend and phenomenal speaker and teacher Panache Desai about #ThePOWERofForgiveness Sept 9-11 at the BEAUTIFUL Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. If you've already gotten your tickets we're looking forward to seeing you, but if you haven't be sure to click here grab yours and most definitely spread the word! Can't wait to see you all there!! #BreakingTheCycleOfPain #DearFather #DearFatherLetters#OneMillionLettersWritten #OneMillionHeartsHealed #LetsHealTogether
Roland Martin's News One Now
Set your DVR & tune in to Roland Martin's NEws One Now on TV One tomorrow morning (Thurs 6.15.16) at 7/6C as we discuss Dear Father Letters and The POWER of Forgiveness!! "One Million Letters Written, One Million Hearts Healed." It was truly an honor to be on the show. Be sure to check out the interview, pass the word, write your letter, submit it at www.DearFatherLetters.com, and become a part of The National Dear Father Movement!!! MUCH LOVE!!!
J.Kwest LivSTRONG ft. J. Ivy
What's up Good People! I've been hyped about sharing this one!! S/O to J. Kwest for pulling me in on a dope song and to Cam Be for snapping with the visual!! LivSTRONG!!
Interview w/ Garrard McClendon
Tonight at 8pm I'll be on PBS/Lake Shore Public Media's Counter Point with Garrard McClendon! Had a GREAT conversation about the importance of poetry and Dear Father. Be sure to tune in. Much LOVE!!
UPDATE: In case you missed it, check out the video below.