SHINE.
SON
PERFORMANCE POET
Objective
To use poetry as a means to positively impact society.
Major Featured Readings,
Performances & Workshops
Ball State University (Muncie, IN), Hampton University (Hampton, VA), Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, AL), Paul Quinn College (Dallas, TX), University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX), University of Indiana/Purdue University at Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN), Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA), Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX), University of Texas as San Antonio, Texas Women’s University and others
Universities (includes forthcoming)
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Education
Tuskegee University 2003-2007
​Bachelor of Architecture
Hampton University 2007-2009
Master of Architecture
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Thesis:
Designing With Light: Using Shade and Shadow to Tell A Story Through Mood
2010 - present
2010 - present
Literary/Performance Venues
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL)(Dallas, TX), South Dallas Cultural Center (Dallas, TX), Verbal Balance (Chicago, IL), Dallas Poetry Slam (Dallas, TX), Inkwell Poetry Slam (Arlington, TX), Write On (Indianapolis, IN), Midtown Arts and Coffee Lounge (Indianapolis, IN), A Different Peace of Mind (Indianapolis, IN), Slam 465 (Indianapolis, IN) CentralTrak (Dallas, TX), Words Over Latte’s (Shreveport, LA), 2012 National Poetry Awards (St. Louis, MO), Verses and Flow Poet’s Space, (Ft. Worth, TX), Underground: ArtLoveMagic (Dallas, TX), Busboys and Poets (Washington, DC) and others
Black Heritage Extravaganza 2008, 2009 (Theater/Poetry), Tarnished Love (Theater/Poetry)
Theater
The Left Side Poets Present: Strange Fruit (Winner of 2012 National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Award for Best Book of Poetry)
Sticks and Stones Don’t Break My Bones, Alexandria Gurley, 2012 (Foreword)
Poetry Collections
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Festivals
Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy (Indianapolis, IN), The Project School (Indianapolis, IN), Thornton Township High School (Harvey, IL), and others
Class Visits
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4-H (Dallas, TX), V.O.I.C.E.S. (Indianapolis, IN)
Organization Sponsored Workshops
Out of the Loop Fringe Festival (Addison, TX)
Jack and Jill Regional Conference – Jack and Jill of America, Dallas, TX, 2012
Awards Banquet - City of Cedar Hill Pee-Wee Football/Cheerleading
The Evolution of Spoken Word (Feature/Panel Discussion) - Tarrant County College
Conferences, Speeches, and Panels
Publications
Interview Publications
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SWAU Magazine: T. Odis…The Messenger: March, 2012
K-104.5: Somebody Special: An Interview with Terry Odis, 2012 (Audio)
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Awards
2012 National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Award for Best Book of Poetry for The Left Side Poets Present: Strange Fruit
National Poetry Slam – Team Semi-Finalist (Inkwell Poetry Slam, Arlington, TX), 2012
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Slam 465 – Indianapolis Grand Slam Champion, 2011
