Publishing My New Book: Brown Skin and the Beautiful Faith
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I'm publishing my 2nd book in a trilogy of Christian-inspired poetry. It's called "Brown Skin and the Beautiful Faith". Want to help?
Backers: 138
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Funded: $8,936 of $8,500
Dates: Feb 7th -> Mar 9th (30 days)
Project By: Terry E. Carter
Backers: 138
Average Pledge Per Backer: $65
Funded: $8,936 of $8,500
Dates: Feb 7th -> Mar 9th (30 days)
Project By: Terry E. Carter
$8,936
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 9 @ 18:30 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!! 
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS intern Alix Altenor for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Alix was another standout intern at PWC during his college days and has remained with the corporate powerhouse as a highly competent... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Huge shout-out to my daughter and the other love of my life, Maya Carter, for pledging to support this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. I know she's a struggling college student, so this is definitely a generous and sacrificial gesture that... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Belated Shout-out to my Sister and Brother-in-Christ Monica and Dale Jarvis for their pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Our friendship goes all the way back to JCC cell ministry on Cummins Highway...and Monica, we go back... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my South Shore neighbor and friend Amena Swinton for her pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Amena and her family have a robust and growing community ministry that is lifting up the name of the Lord. She and her... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to our Jubilee friend and Kingdom co-laborer Marina D. Marin for pledging to support this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Sister Marina is a gracious, but forceful prayer warrior and an outstanding servant-leader in the Kingdom.... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former Dorchester neighbor and friend Pastor Rocklyn Clarke, Sr. for his additional pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Pastor Rocklyn and his family have a dedicated and growing Boston-based ministry that is... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my South Shore neighbor and friend Aida Hampton for her pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Aida and her family have a robust and growing community ministry that is lifting up the name of the Lord. She and her... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS intern Eric J. Filkins for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Eric was an superlative intern and was totally sold out for INROADS during his Bentley College days. He's also a terrific jazz... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to West Medford man Neil Osborne and his lovely wife Maria Scott for increasing their pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Neil and Maria are both working hard to make the Ville a better place for all of its... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my number one cousin Troy Tanner and his lovely wife Teicha for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Troy and I have always had a special relationship and he sometimes refers to himself as "my protege." He is a an... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS intern Jonathan Sanchez for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Jonathan was an all-world young man as an Eastern Bank intern in Everett, then later as a full-time associate. He is a solid... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS intern Shemika Moore for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Shemika was a dedicated and valued resource as a Metlife intern in Warwick, RI, then later as a full-time associate. She is a... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to a former INROADS intern and my old MWRA colleague Diana Ubinas for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Diana is a super-smart and creative lady that I had the pleasure of working with before my time at INROADS.... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Herb and Gloria Woods for pledging support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. The Woods family has been a God-send to ours in many ways over the years, as their daughter Amber and our beloved Maya have shared a special... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to our Jubilee friends and Kingdom co-laborers Garry and Darlene Ratliff for pledging to support this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. We've been on the stage together numerous time as arts ministers and I so appreciate their numerous... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to our Jubilee friends and Kingdom co-laborers Kaydia and Joshua Allen for pledging to support this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Our JCC friends and family continue to live in the "spirit of generosity" that our pastors have been... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to our dear Windy City friends Dr. Lisa Thornton and Charles Smith (Boston Boy) for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign...Chuck was one of our groomsmen as I married my beloved wife Teresa and Dr. Lisa was one of my dear... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Jubilee Sister, spiritual daughter, and Kingdom co-laborer Tanya Lungelow for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Tanya is my wife's strong right hand in the JCC Spirit and Truth Liturgical Dance Ministry. She... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to another Fiskite brother Vincent Leal for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Vincent, Class of '76, graduated as I was about to hit the Oval; but his sister Maria and I were very cool as members of the Conn-Mass... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS colleague Ed Gooding for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Ed was always the voice of reasonable dissent during our days in the New England Region. He was very laid back, but never one to be... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Medford High classmate and friend Anna Franciosa for her pledge to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Anna is a proud graduate of the MHS class of '75 and we've managed to stay in touch through a lot of life changes for... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Jubilee Sister and Kingdom co-laborer Karen Mark for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. My JCC friends and family are truly living in the "spirit of generosity" that our pastors have been teaching us about.... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Sister Niyah Natalie for her pledge to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Niyah is a proud graduate of Fisk University and we were on campus together in those great late 70's...She is an intense, intelligent and highly... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Medfordite Monique Doherty for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Monique has been another great resource to the WMCC's senior programs and is also a principal "shaker and mover" of West Medford Open Studios.... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk brother Kevin Poston for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. The Poston Brothers have done the "d*** thing" in sports management and we're very proud of their accomplishments. I always appreciated Kevin's... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to JCC Sister Juliette Gomes for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Juliette is a talented poet and arts educator in her own right and at some point we are going to collaborate. It'll be good...trust me! Thanks... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Pastor Robyn Rease of New Dimension Church in Rhode Island for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. What can I say? At one time and for a good stretch, Pastor Robyn was "the" voice of poetry and the dramatic arts... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Layla Ramirez, another one of my former superstar INROADS interns for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Layla was yet another of my best and brightest talents. She's now down in the District making a name for... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Pastor Cynthia Russell for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Another member of that multi-talented Russell family of Pittsburgh, PA, which includes the inestimable George W. Russell, Jr., Pastor Cynthia's heart... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to proper Bostonian George Luse of Roxbury and the world for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. My man George and his amazing better half, Lynn Duval Luse, are just the coolest people ever. They're wonderfully... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to JCC Sister Launa Johnston for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Launa is an original member of the "style council" with grace and talent to give away! I remember our first meeting in Jubilee's Crown Financial... (Read More)
Final frantic Friday...Let's do this!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS colleague Jennifer King for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Jennifer is a smart and "no nonsense" manager that must have been really great with her interns (we were in different regional... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Super shout-out to Fatima Mahmud, one of my former and favorite INROADS interns for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Fatima was truly one of my best and brightest mentees, highly intelligent, poised, articulate, and one... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk classmate Dorcas English for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Dorcas was one of those sisters that never had a cross word with anyone and whose quiet determination and good sense I always appreciated... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Alyce Lee, my former Dorchester neighbor and one of the most dedicated and active community advocates you'll ever know...a person of real depth and substance with a great family and a tremendous record of professional accomplishment. My... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Rene and Steve Payne for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Rene, Teresa and I have been professional colleagues for a number of years now through our communications and design companies. Rene's firm, Favor... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite firecracker Angela "AJ" Nealy for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. AJ is totally original and totally cool! She's remained a great friend of our family since our on campus days. She's also tough as... (Read More)
Let's get it going Thursday!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS colleague Harry W. Holt, Jr. for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Harry is a cerebral and literate brother that I respect a lot. We had some great staff conference conversations during our... (Read More)
Let's have a tremendous Thursday!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite Rachel TotalAccess TotalFreedom Ray for pledging support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Rachel is one of the most confident, upbeat, and entrepreneurial sisters I know and her consistently motivating messages on... (Read More)
Wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my JCC sister Joanel Key for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. In years past, Joanie and I have done some serious theater work together with Pastor Robyn Rease and Jacqueline Hicks directing. She's quite an... (Read More)
Wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskites Judy and Kevin Johnson for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Another fantastic Fisk couple, these two make being married and raising a blessed family look like so much fun... and that's the way it's... (Read More)
Wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my sister and brother-in-Christ Joseph and Ophelia Ardayfio for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. These charismatic young Pastors lead the dynamic and growing Mars Hill Fellowship Church in Brookline, MA. They... (Read More)
Wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to former Lechmere colleague (me in Sales, her in Corp. HR) and friend for life Linda Fuentes for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Linda and my wife Teresa also became friends during their grad school days at... (Read More)
wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite Janine Smith for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Janine was a classmate of my wife Teresa's in that amazing class of 1984. I so appreciate her allowing me to ride on my better half's coat tails:-)... (Read More)
Wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my brother-in-Christ Chris Grant for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Chris was an early supporter of my poetry and spoken word at JCC and even put me on the stage at some of his open mike events some years... (Read More)
Wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my JCC sister Ava-Ann Townsend for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. I managed Ava-Ann's daughter Lekisha as an INROADS intern several years ago and have had the pleasure of watching her grow and mature into a... (Read More)
wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite Karen Maynard for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Another good sister in a long line of multi-talented Fisk women that always seemed to have it so together during our days on the Oval (real Gee's... (Read More)
wednesday Warm-ups!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite Norwood Holland for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. An Old School Fisk brother that I didn't have the pleasure of knowing during my time in Nashville, I so appreciate his encouragement and "likes" on... (Read More)
wednesday Warm-ups...
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite Sheree McManus for pledging to support my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. One of lovely Fisk women that all us underclassmen raved about back in the day, I recall Sheree's smile and her down-to-earth personality...a true... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my man Scott Hubeny for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Scott and I got to be friends doing theatre work at JCC some years ago. He's a good actor, a great husband and father, and an "all-around" cool dude. I... (Read More)
Try again Tuesday!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk University classmate Leslie Page-Piper for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. I remember fondly Leslie's unique style and "no nonsense" way of going about things during our days at "the" HBCU! Our facebook... (Read More)
Monday madness update!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk University classmate Pam Calloway for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. I think she was one of the few people who I was intellectually intimidated by on campus...always one of the smartest people in the room.... (Read More)
Monday madness update!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Mom (in-law) Roberta Owen-Jones for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. I've been so fortunate that in my adult life, I've been truly adopted as a favored son by this gracious and kind woman. If you know her, you... (Read More)
Monday madness update!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk University classmates Carole and Gerald Thompson for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. These are two of the "backbones" of the remarkable Class of 1980. Carole has put in "yeowomanly" service as our Class Agent... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to former Boston INROADER and current Northeastern University Professor Martin Dias for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Martin is another one of those stalwart brothers that I could always count on to come and train and... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my old MHS classmate Billy Casey for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. The Class of 1975 was one of Medford's finest and Billy, a talented musician and a great comic, represents us well, 24-7-365! Thanks BC, see you in... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Diana Francis for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Diana is a faithful servant of the kingdom, a talented liturgical dancer and Teresa's good pal! Thanks Sister Diana! (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Sabine and Eddy Pierre-Jules for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. These gracious servants labor in multiple ministries with Teresa and me at Jubilee Christian Church and are just lovely people! We're blessed to call... (Read More)
Super Saturday supporter shout-out!!!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to former CNE INROADER Kim Alleyne for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Super-smart and so dependable! I could always count on Kim to come train and mentor our aspiring interns during my INROADS days. Thanks Kim! So... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk classmate, the lovely and brilliant Kimberly Houston-Philpot, for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Brains, beauty, and grace seldom go together better than they do with Kim. No secret that she was everybody's... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to former NE Patriot stand-out and all-around good brother Brent Williams for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. I was so honored to work with Brent as and editor on his first book "Recruit My Son", a few years ago and I'm... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fisk University's own Dr. Crystal A. Degregory for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Ever since discovering this eminent historian and HBCU educator on Facebook a while back, I have been impressed with her scholarship,... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to West Medford girl Anita L. Tucker for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. As one the Board members of West Medford Open Studios (WMOS), Anita's rooted to the creative spirit of our Mystic Valley home. I so appreciative... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Simone and Levi Downing for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. The Downings serve in multiple ministries with Teresa and me at Jubilee Christian Church and are very dear friends! Levi is also the best and most honest... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to the multi-talented Emily Russell (and family) for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Emily's own successful campaign for her gorgeous children's book, "Destiny, Purpose & Plans for ME!" was part of my motivation for... (Read More)
Turbulent Thursday update...
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Cydnee Phoenix, another one of my former INROADS colleagues for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Cydnee is such a dynamic lady. She epitomized the INROADS spirit with her style and energy! The kids these days would say... (Read More)
Turbulent Thursday update...
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Jodia Nesbeth one of my former New England Region INROADS interns and a very accomplished young professional for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Jodia always exceeded expectations as an intern-in-training during our... (Read More)
Thursday top of the morning!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Dawn Zwicker former Central New England INROADER and professional colleague for supporting my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Dawn always came through for me when I needed top flight panelists and presenters for our... (Read More)
Try it again Tuesday!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to the Ville's own Brian Collins for his pledge of support to this Kickstarter campaign. Brian is expending a lot of social capital reinvesting his time and talents in the West Medford Community Center, as the President of the Board. He has... (Read More)
Just another Manic Monday!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Charles "Chappie" Jones for pledging to support my Kickstarter publishing project! Chappie, as our generation of Fiskites will remember him, is a proud member of that tremendous Alpha Phi Alpha brotherhood on the yard at Fisk and... (Read More)
Just another Manic Monday!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout out to my Jubilee Christian Church Sister Beverly J. Cohen for her support of my Kickstarter campaign. Teresa and I have long admired her elegance and intelligence. We remember very fondly studying and being equipped together in the Crown... (Read More)
Just another Manic Monday!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Alonzo Fulgham for pledging to support my Kickstarter publishing project! "Boston", as my classmates and our generation of Fiskites will remember him, is one of my most loyal friends and epitomizes the class and accomplishment of the... (Read More)
Just another Manic Monday!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Henderson "Drew" Johnson for pledging to support my Kickstarter publishing project! Drew, as my classmates and our generation of Fiskites will remember him, bleeds "old gold and blue"... Always good to have the Bulldog faithful in the... (Read More)
Just another Manic Monday!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my former INROADS colleague and good friend Jada Jenkins Reese for her pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Jada was one of my early INROADS mentors and even from a distance, has always been in my corner! Peace... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Special Sunday shout-out to Elder Deacons Donna and Terrence Johns of Jubilee Christian Church for their pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. As Servant leaders at Jubilee, Teresa and I continued to be instructed by your... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Special Sunday shout-out to Pastor Yvonne and Bishop G.A. Thompson of Jubilee Christian Church for their pledge of support to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. As Creative Arts leaders at Jubilee, Teresa and I have been so blessed by both of... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Great big family shout-out to big sister Crystal, brother Johnny, and my nephew Alexander Blue for their pledge to my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. You've all been vocal and consistently engaged in cheering on my literary endeavors. I'm so... (Read More)
Sending Sunday Shout-outs!!!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Shari Jo LeKane-Yentumi, my LinkedIn connection and fellow writer for supporting this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Thanks so much Shari for your confidence and trust in my message and my mission. Peace, Terry C. (Read More)
Super Saturday supporter shout-out!!!
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Pastors Matthew and Mona Thompson of Jubilee Christian Church for pledging to support my Kickstarter book project campaign. As the time grows short to achieve my goal, their pledge is a great help to this endeavor. Their support for the... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Bluegrass shout-out to Fiskite Nelda Stephens Jackson for supporting this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Nelda's a great human being, warm, compassionate and service-oriented. She's also a proud Kentuckian and a well-accomplished Fisk... (Read More)
Fantastic Friday...Let's do this!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my cousin Rashad Williams, holding it down for the Left Coast. Thanks to you and Marsha and your growing family for supporting this Kickstarter book publishing campaign. You guys have been courageous and inspirational in planting roots... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Jessica Seth for her pledge of support to my Kickstarter book project campaign. A valued friend and former Harvard Medical School colleague of my wife Teresa, Jessica, Anuj and little Jai are definitely part of our extended family.... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm...
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my brother (from another mother) Kevin Johnson for pledging support to this Kickstarter campaign. KJ is a proud Fiskite and an all-around classy gentleman! Many thanks, blessings and peace to you and your family my friend. The Fisk... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by Storm:-)
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my friend and former INROADS colleague Maria Swift for pledging support to this Kickstarter campaign. Maria's family has been in the multi-ethnic, specialty greeting card business (Carole Joy Creations) for close to thirty years, so she... (Read More)
Taking Thursday by storm:-)
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Fiskite and Philly girl Sharon Lomax for pledging to support this Kickstarter campaign. Always fun to be around, Sharon was one of those folks I could always count on during our days in Nashville. I appreciate the ongoing connection and... (Read More)
Work it out Wednesday...
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my lovely and talented Sister-in-law Renata Jones-Adjibodou for pledging to support this Kickstarter campaign. Renata keeps our family grounded in wondrous African traditions and exemplifies the Beautiful Faith at the same time! Thanks... (Read More)
Up and running on Wednesday!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Jacqueline "Skee" Harris for pledging to support my Kickstarter publishing project! Skee, as my generation of Fiskites will remember her, is a great ambassador for the "old gold and blue"... Always good to have the Bulldog faithful in... (Read More)
Up and running on Wednesday!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to France A. Neff for pledging to support this Kickstarter campaign. France is a gifted liturgical dance minister, a good friend of my wife Teresa's, and a member of the phenomenal Eagles International Training Institute which is equipping... (Read More)
President's Day Project Shout-out...
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
President's Day props to my fellow Deacons Janice and Rodney Clark for backing my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. They 're invested in the arts and education. They're also loyal and faithful servants in the Kingdom.. We're very privileged to... (Read More)
President's Day Project Shout-out...
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
President's Day props to my fellow Deacons Janet and Earl Sydney for backing my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. They were among the first folks to buy my first book and have really been great supporters of what Teresa and I do in Arts Ministry.... (Read More)
President's Day Project Shout-out...
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
President's Day props to the Ville's own Neil Osborne for backing my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Neil's spirit of activism for the old neighborhood is engaging and he's demonstrating excellent leadership in the fantastic West Medford... (Read More)
President's Day Project Shout-out...
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
President's Day props to Fiskite Catharine Hogan for backing my Kickstarter book publishing campaign. Cat always gets behind the good things coming out of beloved alma mater, Fisk University of Nashville, TN. Thanks for your loyal support Ms. Hogan!... (Read More)
President's Day Project Shout-out...
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Monday morning thanks to my friend and spiritual daughter Sharryn Gedeon for her pledge to back this Kickstarter effort. Sharryn is one the loyal and talented members of my LYRIC Poetry Ministry at Jubilee Christian Church. She also dances with my... (Read More)
Snow-bound Sunday shout-out!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Few people know more about my passion for writing than my baby Sister Candy...so here is a major shout-out to Candace Carter-Smalley for supporting this Kickstarter publishing campaign. Candy, you are literate, stylish and super-intelligent in so... (Read More)
Super Saturday supporter shout-out!!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Snowy Saturday shout-out to Kevin Parham for his support of this Kickstarter campaign. Kevin, you were one of the two people who inspired me to launch this effort. I am proud of your own literary endeavors and look forward to reading your book about... (Read More)
Super Saturday supporter shout-out!!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Another snowy shout-out to Lisa Tripp and family for their support of this Kickstarter campaign. The Tripps are a big part of my sister Crystal's extended family down on the Cape. We so appreciate how the Blue and Tripp families look after each... (Read More)
Super Saturday supporter shout-out!!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Snowy shout-out to Rose Wright for supporting this Kickstarter poetry book publishing campaign. Rose is a great friend and is the wonderful, caring real estate broker (buyer's agent) who helped us buy our first home. Rose, you are and will always be... (Read More)
Super Saturday supporter shout-out!!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A shout-out and many thanks to my former INROADS colleague Angela Gray for backing my first Kickstarter poetry publishing campaign...Angela, your continued friendship and support warms my heart in this cold snowy winter. Old School INROADS is... (Read More)
More Valentine's Day shout-outs...
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to yet another Fiskite friend, Robin Harcum, for her pledge of support to this Kickstarter poetry project campaign! Thanks Robin, for keeping such a keen eye out for the health and well-being of Fisk Nation! This is indeed a blessing!... (Read More)
Poem preview #2 "Pretty Brown Girl"
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Pretty Brown Girl (Read More)
Valentine's Day shout-out...
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Gotta' show love for my friend Shelly-Ann Dewsbury (another one of Teresa's S&T angels) for favoring me with her backing for this Kickstarter campaign. She also put the word out to her wonderful "Trini" family and besties to get on board. That's... (Read More)
Turbulent Thursday update...
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The weather may be frightful, but campaign support is delightful! Shout out to my MHS 1975 Classmate Paula McCarty for supporting this Kickstarter effort. Hope that the great Southwest is treating you well my friend and thanks so much for staying... (Read More)
Working Wednesday...the Brown Skin Beat goes on!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Sister in the Spirit, Kadesh Simms, for her pledge of support to this Kickstarter campaign! Teresa's "ministering angels of dance" (Spirit and Truth Liturgical Dance Ministry at JCC) are such a blessing to big Bro. Terry C :-) (Read More)
Working Wednesday...the Brown Skin Beat goes on!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my Fisk classmate (1980) Renata Nero for her pledge of support to this Kickstarter campaign! Dr. Nero, you are indeed an intelligent, tasteful, and discerning woman. It's so gratifying to see Fiskites connecting to my work. Peace and... (Read More)
Brown Skin and a tremendous Tuesday...
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Shouts outs today abound for new pledges to my Kickstarter campaign...I want to say a hearty thanks to my former INROADS MD and a great mentor, Bill Pankey, down there in Norwalk, CT...also to local kindred artist and Christian witness Bil... (Read More)
Monday madness update!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Sister Lillian Greene of the JCC Spirit and Truth Liturgical Dance Ministry for her pledge of support to this Kickstarter campaign! You are indeed a special and faithful lady Sister Lil'...I'm glad you liked the first book enough to... (Read More)
Monday madness update!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to my fellow Deacons at JCC, Calvin McDowell and his lovely wife Sandy, for their pledge of support to this Kickstarter campaign. Calvin, you always give me the "business" at church, but I love your spirit and truly admire how you and Sandy... (Read More)
...and the beat goes on!
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Sunday shout-out to Lo Lynda Wright, a wonderful Fisk alum from back in the day, for joining my Kickstarter campaign. I so appreciate the love my Fisk family always shows me. Sincere thanks "Conn-Mass Fisk Clubber", Peace, TC, "the" HBCU, Class of... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Saturday night shout-out to Lysandra Barnett, another one of my former INROADS colleagues, for joining my Kickstarter campaign. I so appreciate the love my old INROADS stomping ground is showing me. Sincere thanks "Old School", Terry C. (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Saturday shout-out to Joelle Amy my friend and former INROADS colleague for joining my Kickstarter campaign. Always one of the smartest people in the room, she also truly appreciates all things cultural and artistic. Sincere thanks "Old School",... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Shout-out to Uva Coles my fellow poet and another former INROADS colleague for joining my Kickstarter campaign. Uva is a supremely-gifted writer and spoken word artist. She informs and inspires what I do as a poet. Sincere thanks "Old School", Terry... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Saturday morning shout-out to Leona Langford Martin and her Mother Evelyn Tyner formerly of Medford, MA for joining my Kickstarter campaign. Both grand ladies are true lovers of all things cultural and loyal supporters of my poetry endeavors. Sincere... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Saturday morning shout-out to Rev. David M. Kilpatrick of the West Medford Baptist Church, MA (where my folks are members) for joining my Kickstarter campaign. Pastor Kilpatrick is a great supporter of my work with the Elders at WMCC and my poetry... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
New shout-out to Mary E. "Betsy" Taylor, formerly of the Ville (West Medford, MA), and another of Evelyn Tyner's daughters. "Ma" Betsy is a dear pastor, a wise friend, and a true lover of all the creative arts. We miss here around these parts! So... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
After hours shout-out to Jay Lordan of Medford, MA for joining my Kickstarter campaign. Jay, like yours truly, is a proud member of the Medford Mustangs, a true arts lover and loyal supporter of my poetry. Thanks a bunch Jay, Terry C. (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
New shout-out to Calvin Lindsay, Jr. of the Ville (West Medford, MA) and the South Shore for joining my Kickstarter campaign. "Lindz" has always been a faithful friend and a true lover of literature, jazz and the arts. He's super-talented and I... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
New shout-out to Pastor Dexter Jenkins of Fellowship Christian Church (in Hyde Park, MA) for joining my Kickstarter campaign. PD has always been a faithful friend and he Pastor Kendra, his lovely wife, continue to walk, talk and fight the good fight... (Read More)
In full swing with the poetry thing...
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
New shout-out to Eddie Seigal of Medford, MA for joining my Kickstarter campaign. Eddie, like yours truly, is a proud member of the MHS Class of 1975 and has always been a faithful friend and supporter of my poetry. Thanks a bunch Eddie, Terry C. (Read More)
First four supporters get the wheels rolling!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
To Larry Hamilton (one of my boys from Fisk "the" HBCU), Katrina Clark (a home girl from the Ville - West Medford, that is...), Hermese Velasquez (one of my former INROADS intern), and Yvonne Readdy (my co-minister in JCC's LYRIC poetry fellowship),... (Read More)
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