NJGPOD: Delores Dudley, Hampton Roads' Poet

In this special National Poetry Month episode, we sit down with Delores Dudley — a celebrated Hampton Roads poet, educator, and faith leader whose words carry the weight of wisdom, resilience, and cultural pride. With over 35 years of service as a Sunday School teacher and BTU Director at Third Baptist Church, Delores has touched generations through both ministry and the written word.   A recipient of the Woman of Woodrow Wilson Award and featured in Marquis Who’s Who in the South, Delores shares her journey into poetry, how faith and creative expression intertwine, and what it means to write with purpose. We explore themes of healing, identity, and legacy — and end with a moving reading of one of her original works.   🎙️ Topics in This Episode: What first inspired Delores to write poetry The role of poetry in faith, teaching, and healing How culture and spirituality shape her writing Her advice for young Black poets finding their voice A live poetry reading to close the episode   ✨ Whether you're a poetry lover, a person of faith, or simply someone who believes in the power of words — this episode will leave you uplifted and inspired.   📌 Subscribe to NJGPOD for more conversations that spotlight African-American voices, culture, and stories that matter.   #NationalPoetryMonth #DeloresDudley #HamptonRoads #BlackPoets #FaithAndPoetry #NJGPOD #PoetryPodcast #BlackWomenWriters #CommunityVoices #PoetryReading #SundaySchoolTeacher