The vision for BlackPoet Ventures is timely and fills a void in the community. We are excited about the possibilities of being affiliated with such a noble and talented organization. We applaud the work that BlackPoet Ventures is doing.
– Alonzo Jones (Director) & Lasana Hotep (Program Coordinator, AAMASU), Arizona State University Multicultural Student Services Center
| It's exciting to witness a kind of renaissance taking place in poetry and spoken word artistry today. I’m honored and proud to participate. The range of people lending their vocal and expressive talent to classical and contemporary Black literature is unprecedented. These magnificent artists will lift words, imagery and nuance to new heights of entertainment education. – Rod Ambrose, Executive Director, 21st Century Community Theater Workshop / 21st Century Vision Project for African Heritage, Arts & Culture on "EchoVerses: Black Poets Yesterday Today" debut |
As one of the most professional poetry organizations in the country, BPV is taking spoken word to a new level.
– Corbet Dean, international poet and founder of Phoenix Poetry Presents
| There is a buzz out there (about BlackPoet Ventures).
– David Hemphill, Executive Director, Black Theatre Troupe
| Sometimes when something really great happens, people don't really realize what they saw until time progresses... What they (BlackPoet Ventures) put together was something really, really special.
– Taalam Acey, international poet, on "Between The Sheets: Love, Life & Poetry" debut
| I had chills – Phoenix College media technician on "EchoVerses: Black Poets Yesterday Today" debut |
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