Priceless Poetics with poet mOody bLaCk

Hi, James Navé here (www.jamesnave.com) welcoming poet and spoken-word artist mOody bLaCK to the Twice 5 miles microphone (www.iammoodyblack.com). Aside from creating a terrific branded logo, mOody bLaCk, from his name mOody bLaCk Mr. bLaCK offers us a kaleidoscope of artistic perspectives in this lively and humorous hour-long poetic conversation between two talkative poets, Mr. bLaCK and me. What do you think? Does "Mr. bLaCk and Me" sound like a good title for a poem? In this interview with mOody bLaCk, he and I travel the poetic territories talking about family, the Southern Fried Poetry Slam, how to use poetry to deal with depression, and the joy of teaching poetry, especially to the shy students who seldom raise their hands. Join us, won't you, on this poetic journey with Mr. bLaCk and me. BIO mOody bLaCK is a TEDx performer, a National Award-Winning Poet and Host, a Smart Arts Teaching Artist, Motivational Speaker, Spoken-Word and Visual Artist, Actor/Voice Over Artist, Chess Instructor, Story Teller, and Comedian from Spartanburg, S.C. Now, residing in Greenville, S.C.mOody bLaCk is passionate about teaching poetry to the youth and adults, and speaking about purpose and challenging depression. Each time mOody is on the stage, he aims to uplift everyone in the audience. Highlighted Achievements: 2020 Presenter for Summer Online Arts Integration and STEAM Conference 2019 Carrie and Skip Gordon Teaching Artist of the Year Award 2019 South Carolina Underground Music Awards Nominee for Best Male Model and Best Male Entrepreneur 2017 TEDx Greenville Presenter Other Achievements: Performed at several elementary, junior and senior high schools, universities, and colleges Competed in hundreds of poetry slams Poetry Slam Master and Coach Poem published in Still Home (Book of Spartanburg Poets) Featured artist at dozens of festivals Opened up for multi-platinum recording artists Trey Songz and Lyfe Jennings TEDx Greenville and TEDxFurman Performer 2011 Pecha Kucha Performer- Greenville SC 2014 & 2016- Champion of the 2nd and 4th Annual Slam Madness Poetry Slam Competition, 2012 and 2018 Grind Flu Magazine Spoken Word Artist of the year 2015 Annual National Poetry Awards- Best Open Mic Host 2015 Annual National Poetry Awards nominee for best Spoken-Word CD (Rebuilding Hope), 2016 GANSPA Awards for Best South Carolina Poet 2017 GANSPA Awards for Best Male Poet in the Nation 2017 ALL DEF Poet 2017 Certified Smart Arts Teacher Trainer through the Metropolitan Arts Council of Greenville, SC 2018 Brand Ambassador for Empire Limited Men's Consignment and Genius is Common