Afrika Midnight Asha Abney's Literary Resume
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 10:02 in literary resume
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
Aashawarrior@aol.com
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Aashawarrior@aol.com
www.authorsden.com/afrikamaabney
http://www.clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney
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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney has been writing for more than ten years on topics about life, peace, challenges, relationships, politics and world. She writes poetry, articles, interviews, book reviews, short stories, grant proposals, contracts, press releases, professional bios and resumes. Afrika is a contributing writer for several publications. Her poems, articles or stories have appeared in several publications, online newsletters, listservs, newspapers and featured on several websites.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Black Thought Magazine -- Issue 01 - Summer 2007
http://www.lulu.com/content/1061481
“Innocent Eyes”, “No Sleep,” and “Dance, Baby,Dance” – 2007 Summer Issue of Ya'Sou! Ezine
http://yasouezine.tripod.com/id16.html
Phosphorescence Magazine – Spring 2007
http://www.lulu.com/phosphorescencemagazine
"And God Loves Me" – Free Fall Literary Newsletter – February 1, 2007 -
http://www.freefalllit.com/custom_12.html
“Momma’s Journey” – Ebook published by Express Yourself Books - January 27, 2007
"A Sister's Creations" and "Life's Abstractions", Washington Informer (Newspaper) - September 2, 2004
"Thank you Father", DC North (Newspaper)- May 2003
"Gifts". Passages in Time (Chapbook) JMW Publishing Co. 2001
SELECTED BOOK REVIEWS
WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE Review – July 16, 2007
http://yasouezine.tripod.com/id16.html
Phosphorescence Magazine – Spring 2007
http://www.lulu.com/phosphorescencemagazine
"And God Loves Me" – Free Fall Literary Newsletter – February 1, 2007 -
http://www.freefalllit.com/custom_12.html
“Momma’s Journey” – Ebook published by Express Yourself Books - January 27, 2007
"A Sister's Creations" and "Life's Abstractions", Washington Informer (Newspaper) - September 2, 2004
"Thank you Father", DC North (Newspaper)- May 2003
"Gifts". Passages in Time (Chapbook) JMW Publishing Co. 2001
SELECTED BOOK REVIEWS
WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE Review – July 16, 2007
A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain Review - June 28, 2007
Love Changes Review - June 28, 2007
Love Changes Review - June 28, 2007
Ready for Love Review - June 26, 2007
Summer Flames Review - June 16, 2007
Love Lessons Review - June 11, 2007
In the WhirlWind Review - June 6, 2007
Still Living on my feet Review - June 6, 2007
Hope & Desire Review - May 22, 2007
Love Lessons Review - June 11, 2007
In the WhirlWind Review - June 6, 2007
Still Living on my feet Review - June 6, 2007
Hope & Desire Review - May 22, 2007
Diaries of A Dead Woman Editorial Review - April 14, 2007
Sojourner’s Dream Review - April 12, 2007
Forever In Your Eyes Review - January 6, 2007
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
3rd Place Winner - Emerging Artist Series - June 2004
Nominated for best promoter 2004 - Marguerite Press Third Annual Small Press Awards
Recipient for Young Artist Program Grant in 2003 - DC Commissions on the Arts
Poet of the Year in 2002 - JMW Publishing
Nominated for Outstanding Emerging Artist for 17th Mayor's Arts Award in 2001 - DC Commissions on the Arts
Recipient for Small Projects in 2001 - DC Commissions on the Arts
Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry 1999-1997 & 2007 - International Library of Poetry
Recipient for Arts in Education Grant in 1997 - DC Commissions on the Arts
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Media Specialist. 2007 Day of the Book Celebration. April 22, 2007. Prepared press releases and disseminated publicity materials about the 2007 Day of the Book Celebration.
Media Specialist. 2007 Afrocentric Book Expo presented by the Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter, January – February 2007. Responsible for preparing press releases, flyers and contacting the press. Disseminating publicity about the organization and book expo.
Media Specialist. 2004 Adams Morgan Day Festival, Washington, DC. Responsible for write article and disseminating publicity materials about the festival. September 12, 2004.
Assistant Coordinator. Provisions Poetry Fest, Provisions Library, Washington, DC. April 23, 2004.Responsible for recruiting poets for the Provisions Poetry Fest and preparing marketing materials for the Provisions Poetry Fest.
Judge. 3rd Annual Women's Word Slam. SisterSpace and Books, Washington, DC. May 21, 2004. Responsible for judging contestants in the 3rd Annual Women's Word Slam.
Co-Host, The Poet's Den Messenger. Poet's Den, Kaffa House, Washington, DC. November 2000-August 2001. Responsible for recruiting poets for the open mic sessions and assisting with registering participants for the open mic sessions. Responisble for disseminating press releases and announcements about the open mic sessions.
Poetry Coordinator, Open Mic. Islander Caribbean Restaurant, Washington, DC. October 2000-April 2001. Responsible for recruiting poets for the open mic sessions. Disseminating publicity materials and press releases about the open mic sessions.
Judge. Borders Poetry Slam. Borders Books and Music, Washington, DC. February 13, 2001. Responsible for judging students poetry.
Judge. Congregational Art Competition Annual Awards Reception, Washington, DC. June 1996. Responsible for judging students art work.
WORKSHOP(S)
August 9, 2003. Enhancing Our Imaginations. Takoma DC Neighborhood Library,
Washington, DC.. Funded in part by the DC Commissions on the Arts and Humanities
SELECTED EVENTS/PRODUCTIONS
February 19, 2004. A Night of Poetry, Trinity College (Cullivy Lounge), Washington, DC
November 8, 2003. Open Mic. John Nelson Art Gallery, Hyattsville, MD
October 16, 2003. Autumn in Its Abundance.Sponsored by Giovanni Art's Group of
Capitol Hill. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC
July 18, 2003. Summer Festival and Fundraiser Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC
June 21, 2003. Poetry and Music Open Mic. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC.
July 17, 2003. Giovanni’s Art Group of Capitol Hill presents our 5th Anniversary
celebration; part III.“Summer is Magic”.Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library,
Washington, DC
May 10, 2003. Poetry for Peace. Takoma DC Branch Library, Washington, DC.
March 15, 2003. Women's History Month Poetry Seminar Celebration for All. A
Celebration of Poetry. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC.
February 14, 2003. Celebration of Love and History. Joe's Movement, Mt. Rainier,
MD
May 11, 2002. Mother's Day Celebration. Market Five Gallery, Washington, DC
November 15,2002. A Family Affair Celebration. Joe's Movement Emporium, Mt. Rainier, MD
November 1,2002. Cultural Fair. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC
October 30,2002. Poetry Extravaganza. Market 5 Gallery,Washington, DC.
September 25,2002. Poetry Fest.Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC.
September 15,2001.The Spirit Within Speaks Through Us, Market 5 Gallery,
Washington, DC.
SELECTED SPECIAL APPEARANCES
WPFW 89.3 FM (Pacifica Network) On the Margin - August 12, 2004; In Our Voices - January 23, 2004; 2- K Nation - September 21, 2003; and Black Luv Day - February 14, 2002
Washington Post - " Attacking the War with Poetry" - Featured in article, by Clarence Williams. March 4, 2003
WHUR 96.3 FM Spoken Word @ Joe's Place - August 13, 2003
Sojourner’s Dream Review - April 12, 2007
Forever In Your Eyes Review - January 6, 2007
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
3rd Place Winner - Emerging Artist Series - June 2004
Nominated for best promoter 2004 - Marguerite Press Third Annual Small Press Awards
Recipient for Young Artist Program Grant in 2003 - DC Commissions on the Arts
Poet of the Year in 2002 - JMW Publishing
Nominated for Outstanding Emerging Artist for 17th Mayor's Arts Award in 2001 - DC Commissions on the Arts
Recipient for Small Projects in 2001 - DC Commissions on the Arts
Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry 1999-1997 & 2007 - International Library of Poetry
Recipient for Arts in Education Grant in 1997 - DC Commissions on the Arts
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Media Specialist. 2007 Day of the Book Celebration. April 22, 2007. Prepared press releases and disseminated publicity materials about the 2007 Day of the Book Celebration.
Media Specialist. 2007 Afrocentric Book Expo presented by the Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter, January – February 2007. Responsible for preparing press releases, flyers and contacting the press. Disseminating publicity about the organization and book expo.
Media Specialist. 2004 Adams Morgan Day Festival, Washington, DC. Responsible for write article and disseminating publicity materials about the festival. September 12, 2004.
Assistant Coordinator. Provisions Poetry Fest, Provisions Library, Washington, DC. April 23, 2004.Responsible for recruiting poets for the Provisions Poetry Fest and preparing marketing materials for the Provisions Poetry Fest.
Judge. 3rd Annual Women's Word Slam. SisterSpace and Books, Washington, DC. May 21, 2004. Responsible for judging contestants in the 3rd Annual Women's Word Slam.
Co-Host, The Poet's Den Messenger. Poet's Den, Kaffa House, Washington, DC. November 2000-August 2001. Responsible for recruiting poets for the open mic sessions and assisting with registering participants for the open mic sessions. Responisble for disseminating press releases and announcements about the open mic sessions.
Poetry Coordinator, Open Mic. Islander Caribbean Restaurant, Washington, DC. October 2000-April 2001. Responsible for recruiting poets for the open mic sessions. Disseminating publicity materials and press releases about the open mic sessions.
Judge. Borders Poetry Slam. Borders Books and Music, Washington, DC. February 13, 2001. Responsible for judging students poetry.
Judge. Congregational Art Competition Annual Awards Reception, Washington, DC. June 1996. Responsible for judging students art work.
WORKSHOP(S)
August 9, 2003. Enhancing Our Imaginations. Takoma DC Neighborhood Library,
Washington, DC.. Funded in part by the DC Commissions on the Arts and Humanities
SELECTED EVENTS/PRODUCTIONS
February 19, 2004. A Night of Poetry, Trinity College (Cullivy Lounge), Washington, DC
November 8, 2003. Open Mic. John Nelson Art Gallery, Hyattsville, MD
October 16, 2003. Autumn in Its Abundance.Sponsored by Giovanni Art's Group of
Capitol Hill. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC
July 18, 2003. Summer Festival and Fundraiser Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC
June 21, 2003. Poetry and Music Open Mic. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC.
July 17, 2003. Giovanni’s Art Group of Capitol Hill presents our 5th Anniversary
celebration; part III.“Summer is Magic”.Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library,
Washington, DC
May 10, 2003. Poetry for Peace. Takoma DC Branch Library, Washington, DC.
March 15, 2003. Women's History Month Poetry Seminar Celebration for All. A
Celebration of Poetry. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC.
February 14, 2003. Celebration of Love and History. Joe's Movement, Mt. Rainier,
MD
May 11, 2002. Mother's Day Celebration. Market Five Gallery, Washington, DC
November 15,2002. A Family Affair Celebration. Joe's Movement Emporium, Mt. Rainier, MD
November 1,2002. Cultural Fair. Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC
October 30,2002. Poetry Extravaganza. Market 5 Gallery,Washington, DC.
September 25,2002. Poetry Fest.Market 5 Gallery, Washington, DC.
September 15,2001.The Spirit Within Speaks Through Us, Market 5 Gallery,
Washington, DC.
SELECTED SPECIAL APPEARANCES
WPFW 89.3 FM (Pacifica Network) On the Margin - August 12, 2004; In Our Voices - January 23, 2004; 2- K Nation - September 21, 2003; and Black Luv Day - February 14, 2002
Washington Post - " Attacking the War with Poetry" - Featured in article, by Clarence Williams. March 4, 2003
WHUR 96.3 FM Spoken Word @ Joe's Place - August 13, 2003
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