Introducing... The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) aka... "The Dean of Spoken Word" a founding member of the DPC Youth Initiative & graduate of the International Academy of Design & Technology/ (Toronto Film School)-Entertainment Business Management Program. Some past performances: International Dub Poetry Festival 2008 (Opened for Mutabaruka), Urban Words' NYC 8th Annual Poetry Slam (shared stage with 'The Last Poets'), The 2nd Annual' Queens of Reggae Showcase, Rated Inc. presents 106&York: Urban Arts Festival, The Anthony Johnson Sickle Cell Bash 4 Cash, and Lyricist Link Up 6: Poetik Justice, in correlation with the 2nd Annual Prisoner's Justice Film Festival. Inspired most by: Teff, Peculiar I, her Rastafarian Father, and the DEAN family.
The MAD Poets' videos on Jane-Finch.com are entitled 'Open Your Eyes'(2007) & "The Truth About It All" (2009); Melissa A. Dean has been featured in the Toronto Star and Reggaexckusive Magazine highlighting creative achievements in community."Strength, Courage, & Wisdom"
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