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Afrika’s poetry has been featured on various websites including April Encore of Open Mic, The Poet's Haven, Chicken Bones: A Journal, Poetically Speaking, I Love Poetry, Every Poet, Post Poetry Online, Your Poetry, Got Poetry, and Voices Network Poetry. Her poetry also has been featured in the February 2007 Issue of the Free Fall Literary Newsletter, 2007 Summer Issue of Ya'Sou! Ezine, Summer 2007 Issue of Soul Fountain published by The Vault, July 2007 Issue of Peach Publishing and AMAG Online, Inc./Awareness Magazine July 24, 2007 Issue.
Afrika has performed her original poetry at variety of open mic venues such as Metropolitan Baptist Church (Washington, DC), Cada Vez (Washington, DC), Greetings From Women Who Dare (Silver Spring, MD), Turntable Restaurant (Washington, DC), Bud's Nightclub and Restaurant (Washington, DC), Teaism (Washington, DC), Mangos (Washington, DC), Urban Energy (Washington, DC), Yogi Records (Washington, DC), Barnes and Noble (Washington, DC and Clarendon, VA),Bohemian Caverns (Washington, DC), Izora's Restaurant and Nite Club (Silver Spring, MD), Sankofa Books (Washington, DC), Washington Peace Cafe (Washington, DC), and The House of Good Success (Washington, DC).
Afrika has been a featured poet at such venues as Starbucks Chinatown (Washington, DC), Starbucks - Georgetown (Washington, DC), Franklyn's CoffeHouse (Washington, DC), Market 5 Gallery (Washington, DC), Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library (Washington, DC), Takoma Park (DC) Neigborhood Branch Library (Washington, DC) Washington Art O Matic 2002 (Washington, DC), Iverson Mall (Maryland) Capital Plaza Mall (Maryland), Provisions Library: The Resource Center for Activism and the Arts (Washington, DC), Plymouth Congregational Church (Washington, DC), St. Stephens Church (Washington, DC), Los Arrieros Restaurant and Night Club (Silver Spring, MD), SisterSpace and Books (Washington, DC), Euphoria Ackee Tree Restaurant (Washington, DC), UDC Main Auditorium BVFP (Washington, DC), Paul Robeson Study and Struggle Center (Washington, DC), Bossa Bistro (Washington, DC), National Christian City Church (Washington, DC), Joe's Movement (World Arts Focus) (Mt. Rainier, MD), Cafe Mawonaj (Washington, DC), Northminister Presbyterian Church (Washington, DC), Malcolm X Park (Washington, DC), Unity of Washington, DC (Washington, DC), and 26th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival (Washington, DC).
Her favorite poetry venues were Market 5 Gallery (Washington, DC), Iverson Mall (Maryland), and Provisions Library: The Resource Center for Activism and the Arts (Washington, DC). Afrika’s poetry events were The Poetry Café (Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, DC), Provisions Poetry Fest, (Provisions Library, Washington, DC), Taking Poetry To The Streets (Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library, Washington, DC), and Verses, Vibes and Bites (Barnes and Noble, Washington, DC).
Additionally, Afrika has shared the stage with many phenomenal poets such as Sylvia Dianne Beverly "Ladi Di", Kwame Alexander, Joy Alford "Sistah Joy", Billye Okera, Lottie Mae MDonald “Grandma Slam”, Michelle Sewell, Kim Bey, Regena Anderson “Sonray”, Abena Disroe “Highpriestess of Poetry”, Avery Lanier, Bomani Armah, Laurelle Blair, Gregory T.Boykin, Charisse Carney-Nunes, Jeffrey Duarte, E-Baby, and many more.
Furthermore, she has appeared on the air waves of WPFW 89.3 FM, WHUR 96. 3 FM. She also has also appeared in several newspapers and community newsletters such as the Washington Post, DC North, The Corner Forum, Washington Informer, Free Fall Literary Newsletter and Ya'Sou! Ezine.
Afrika has written several articles, book reviews, reviews, interviews, and stories. In addition to writing articles, book reviews, and stories, she also writes grant proposals, contracts, press releases, professional bios and resumes.
Some of Afrika’s articles, book reviews, reviews, interviews, or stories include Jazz and Poetry Nite (August 25, 2004), Critical Resistance: Taking Back Our Community Day (August 24, 2004), The Peace Parade (August 24, 2004), Adams Morgan Day Festival 2004 (August 23, 2004), H Street Corridor (August 18, 2004),Free the Peace (August 15, 2004), DC Poets Against the War (January 14, 2004), 3rd 3rsday Gallery Walk (January 16, 2004), Views of 3rd Annual Women's Words Slam (May 22, 2004), 1st Thursday Poetry Open Mic Fest (March 6, 2003), Poetic Beats: National Poetry Month (March 25, 2004), Royal Words Poetry Lounge, A Tribute to Malcolm X and African Liberation Day (May 20, 2004), 3rd Annual Black History Month Poetry Festival, The Poets Den (February 13, 2003), Emerging Artist Series (May 14, 2004), Women's History Month Poetry Seminar Celebration for All (March 15, 2003), Cultural Fair (November 1, 2002), Poetry and Music Open Mic (June 21, 2003), A Tribute to Mothers (May 6, 2004), Kuzaliwa 2004 Malcolm's Challenge and The Next Generation (May 23, 2004), One Woman's Show with Music and Poetry (March 13, 2003), A Tribute to Fathers (May 27, 2004), Washington DC Poets (December 30, 2006), Annual Poetry Extravaganza (December 31, 2006), The Black Writers' Guild (January 3, 2007), Ways To Promote Events (January 3, 2007), Poetry Book Review (January 6, 2007), Marketing Tips for Authors (January 7, 2007), DC Poets Against The War (January 18, 2007), 2007 Afrocentric Book Expo (January 24, 2007), Profile: Ms.Sylvia Dianne Beverly “Ladi Di” (January 28, 2007), Profile: The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – Baltimore, MD Chapter (January 28, 2007), Forever In Your Eyes Review (February 6, 2007), Profile: Ms.Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton (February 6, 2007), Abstract Art (February 9, 2007), Profile: Ms.Judine B.Slaughter (February 14, 2007), Profile: Ms. Theresa Grant (February 19, 2007), Profile: Mr. Winston G.Williams (February 19, 2007), Profile: Mr. Darrell A.Cador, Author of When Seasons Change (February 21, 2007),Women’s History Month (March 2, 2007), Profile: Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream (March 2, 2007), Ms.Agnes B.Levine "Strong Woman" (March 6,2007), Introducing Mr. Timothy Gladden, Author & CEO of Love & Art Movement (March 22, 2007), National Poetry Month (April 9, 2007), Sojourner’s Dream Review (April 12, 2007), Interview with Ms.Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson (April 14,2007), Author Spotlight: Ms.Yolonda D.Coleman (April 25,2007), Author Spotlight: Mr.Darrell A.Cador (May 16, 2007), Hope & Desire Review (May 22, 2007), In the WhirlWind Review (June 6, 2007), Still Living on my feet Review (June 6, 2007), When Seasons Change Review (June 8, 2007), Sugar Rush:Love’s Liberation Review (June 8, 2007), Love Lessons Review (June 11, 2007), Summer Flames Review (June 16, 2007), DC Poets Against the War: Anthology Review (June 18, 2007), Calderwood Books (June 18, 2007,), Sunday Kind of Love: A BusBoys & Poetry Event (June 19, 2007), Sunday Kind of Love: Celebrating the Poetry Chapbook (June 19, 2007), The Poets Den (June 19, 2007), Spit Dat! Open Mic Poetry (June 19, 2007), Introducing: Sarah Browning (June 22, 2007), Promoting Your Book (June 23,2007), Love Changes Review (June 24, 2007), Interview with Angeline Bandon-Bibum (June 26, 2007), Ready for Love Review (June 26, 2007), A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain Review (June 28,2007), A Good Woman is Hard to Find Review (June 29, 2007), The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers Review (July 12, 2007), Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum Appears @ 9th Ann. Harlem Book Fest (July 13, 2007), Interview with Nataki Suggs (July 14, 2007), WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE Review (July 16, 2007), Introducing Nataki Suggs (July 16, 2007), Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only Review ( July 16, 2007), Whiskey in the Garden of Eden (July 17, 2007), 2007 Adams Morgan Day Festival (July 17, 2007), Introducing LaShaunda C.Hoffman, Mother, Wife, Aspiring Writer, & Publisher of SORMAG (July 18, 2007), Paige’s Web Review (August 1, 2007), Afrika Abney’s Love of Romances ebookCafe Author Chat with Jaden Sinclair (August 1, 2007), Author Spotlight Interview with Linda "Slendah" Salter, Salute to Black Heritage Month (August 2, 2007), Interview with Shelia Goss, Salute to Black Heritage (August 4,2007), Love’s Reparations: The Learning Curve between Heartache & Healing Review (August 3, 2007), My Invisible Husband Review (August 4,2007), Introducing A.C.Arthur, Mother, Wife, Reader, and Award Winning Author (August 5,2007), Secrets, Lies & Family Ties Review (August 5,2007), Interview with George Cook III (August 6,2007), Muslim to Minister Review (August 6, 2007), AFROETRY Review (August 7,2007), Author and Poet Spotlight Interview with Agnes B.Levine, Salute to Black Heritage Month (August 7, 2007), Interview with John T.Wills, Author of Just A Season (August 7,2007), The Fulani Girls Review (August 8, 2007), Interview with Gevell Wagner, Founder of RealSistaWriters (RSW), Author & Mother (August 8,2007), Featured Poet & Author Interview with Tichaona M. Chinyelu,Salute to Black Heritage Month (August 8, 2007), Interview with Adjoa J. Burrowes, Children's Book Author and Illustrator (August 8,2007), Interview with Margaret D.Pagan,Wife & Author (August 9,2007), More Than A Slave: The Life of Katherine Ferguson Review (August 14,2007), Love for All Seasons Review (August 15,2007), From Dream to Reality: One Woman's Exciting & Emotional Journey to Make Her "Giving Back" Destiny Come True Review (August 22,2007)., Interview with Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton, Author & Founder of Random Acts Foundation of Washington,DC (August 22,2007), Destiny's Gift Review (August 24, 2007), My Steps Review (August 24, 2007), Grandma's Purple Flowers Review (August 24, 2007), Everybody Wears Braids Review (August 24, 2007), & Autobiographical Sketch Interview (August 27, 2007).
Some of her articles, book reviews, reviews, interviews, or stories have appeared at websites, newsletters, magazines or listservs such as Authorsden, Dash 30, DC Indy Media, Poetic Voices, Poetry and Book Reviews, Ezine Articles, Community Arts Newsletter, E Prince George Newsletters, News Maryland, Get Underground, The Cheers Magazine, Articles Base, DC Guide, Baltimore Indy Media, Got Poetry, Midwest Book Review, Phosphorescence Magazine, BrooWaha New York, New York Indy Media, The Rock eNewsmagazine, Black Thought Magazine – Issue 01, and others.
Afrika has served as a guest host for Summer is Magic Artist's Reception on July 17, 2003 at the Martin Luther King Library,The Poets Den (Kaffa House) on July 26, 2001, Word of Mouth on March 13, 2003 held at Bossa Bistro, Open Mic held at John Nelson Gallery on November 8, 2003, and A Night of Poetry on February 19, 2004 at Trinity College, Cullivy Lounge. She was the host of 1st Thursday Poetry Open Mic Fest sponsored by Cultural Development Corporation and Starbucks, managed by Desho Productions.
Afrika has designed, hosted, sponsored and produced numerous events that took place in the Metropolitan region. Among them included The Spirit Through Us, Poetry Fest, Night of Poetry, Mothers Day Celebration, Cultural Fair, Women's History Month Poetry Seminar, Poetry and Music Open Mic, Summer Festival and Fundraiser, A Family Affair, Celebration of Love and History, Poetry for Peace, Ancestral Celebration and Building Self - Esteem Through Self Awareness, Royal Words Poetry Lounge and Poetic Beats. She also was co-coordinator of Provisions Poetry Fest and Free the Peace.
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