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Fifty-something author (aka a'Kihoro) who found her voice when she put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and discovered that writing poetry is a life changing catharsis.
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Background
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Amani na Mapenzi: Love & Peace is my first book and speaks in a spiritual voice to young adults, African-Americans, abused women, and just plain folks. It is a collection of her first poems, with a touch of “Mother Wit,” that draw upon life, agape love, self love, emotion and wisdom—at times with a sense of humor—from adolescence to today.
In addition to my writing, I have developed a Christian Ministry, a'Kihoro SPIRITUAL CREATIONS to offer graphic and publication design to faith based organizations.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, I attended the Community College of Baltimore, the College of Notré Dame, and the Johns Hopkins University where she earned certification as an Internet Webmaster and Database Developer from the Carey Business School formerly the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education.
I have served on numerous non-profit boards including The Friends of Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, Inc., as chairperson of programs and development committees, and coordinator of the museum’s Baltimore Artscape festival exhibits. I am considered an expert on the history of Benjamin Banneker and frequently lecture on Banneker’s life and times.
Member of:
The Black Writers' Guild of Maryland
Network of Biblical Storytellers
Professional Convention Management Association
Other activities include... reader’s theater, script editing, and facilitating training workshops for Christian drama ministries.
Currently I am developing workshops for Women's Ministries and focus groups using my poetry and the Bible for discussion of women's issues and daily life. Participants of these workshops are encouraged to write.
The Village Griot Online is my monthly subscription newsletter focusing on a variety of topics and/or themes in the spirit of the African storyteller. It features articles, poetry and quotes relating to the monthly focus. To subscribe visit my Web site... www.akihoro.com
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Birth Place
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Baltimore, MD USA
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Accomplishments
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February 2008 - International Library of Poetry Editor's Choice Award for the poem "Today."
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Additional Information
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Sharon is currently working on her second book of poetry, and a novel--yet untitled--which will take the reader through time from 1960s Baltimore to New Orleans and the northern neck of Virginia. Her signature poem "Today" can be heard on her Web site www.akihoro.com
I am available for readings and book signings, ministries and discussion groups. For bookings contact me via my Web site www.akihoro.com
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a'Kihoro SPIRITUAL CREATIONS
Based in Baltimore and established in 1995 as a resource for publication and design services within the faith community.
Lamont Carey
Def Poetry Jam poet and radio host. Lamont is a powerful spoken word artist who speaks the truth is looking for that BIG break. Not only is he great to listen to, he is great to watch. You cannot be his presence when he is onstage, and not be moved...sometimes even to tears.
House of Ruth - Maryland
Recently supported "Voices On The Edge: An Intimate Evening of Spoken word & Music," a powerful fundraiser for the House of Ruth. The poetic vignettes focused on the impact of domestic violence and touching on love, hope and healing, strung together and interspersed with live music and dance.
Performers scheduled include: the "Black Butterfly" Margaret Locklear, Adar Ayira, Def Poetry Jam poet and radio host Lamont Carey, jazz legend Ruby Glover, and The Tom Reyes Trio all led by master of ceremonies, WBAL-TV personality Stan Stovall.
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