Ro Deezy

You’ve arrived at the official myspace page for activist and revolutionary Ro Deezy. Born Rochell D. Hart and recently renamed (by marriage) to Rochell D. Hart-Burton, I am a Black Nationalist - a stance and statement that makes people nervous. For me, Black Nationalism represents the fact that I believe in and devote my efforts to the economic, educational, political and social advancement of black people. I do NOT advocate that any particular group of people is particularly evil. I have comrades and real friends of all creeds, from White to Asian to Persian and Russian and everything else; struggle and love are universal. All the same, my commitment is to the displaced sons and daughters of Africa who were stolen and forced to live in a country that never had our well being in mind.
In a review of my first book, an Oregonian staff hailed me as “a female cross between Langston Hughes and 2 PAC.” Spoken Vizions Magazine (St. Louis) referred to me as “the Queen from the West” and Cris Day of the Willamette Week Newspaper said, "... she stands out as an original and intelligent voice struggling free from a crowd of one-dimensional stereotypes." I am the author of six published books. My most recent release (May 2007) is titled “What Else Did You Think I Would Say: Poems About Politics, Passion, Resistance, And Love”. My second book, “A Black Girl’s Song” was nominated for the Oregon Book Award, the highest literary award in the state. In 1999, I was the first black woman chosen from Oregon to represent the state at the 10th Annual National Poetry Slam (Chicago, IL). Shortly before her death, I received an award from Rosa Parks, which was “in honor of a commitment to activism”. I’ve shared the stage with and opened shows for Dead Prez, Nikki Giovanni, The Roots and more. Additionally, I’ve had solicited appearances by places ranging from NIKE, The Urban League, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Portland State University, Portland Public School District, Portland Community College, Washington State University, Bennett University (North Carolina), The Spring Valley Domestic Violence Coalition (New York), The National Coalition Against domestic Violence and many more.
.. I once heard that it was said that the best way to hide knowledge (and subsequently power) from the black and brown and otherwise oppressed people is to put it between the pages of a book. I know like you do how far from the truth that really is. Go ahead and put ya money where mouth is and get your copy of my latest release. Trust me, this ain’t just a book of poetry – it’s part and parcel for the blueprint to revolution. Much respect in advance for your support.
Synopsis: A passionate and candid collection of verse, What Else Did You Think I Would Say?, brings forth some of Rochell D. “Ro Deezy” Hart’s most influential scripts concerning politics, oppression, resistance, love, and struggle. With titles such as “Assata (She who struggles),” “Breath Is Hard to Come by Sometime,” “Justified Paranoia,” “Latina Lullaby,” “Some of Us Are Born Powerful,” “I Find God in Strange Places,” and a myriad of others, this collection stands alone as a contemporary and courageous voice in a world where passive silence is becoming a distressing trend. What Else Did You Think I Would Say? concludes with an encapsulation of Hart’s distinctive style as she speaks ingenuously and often comically about her perspective on matters ranging from cultural nationalism to self-defense. What Else Did You Think I Would Say? will satisfy long-standing Ro Deezy enthusiasts while effortlessly earning the respect and appreciation of new readers.
Where to get it: Available nationwide, anywhere books are sold (if your local spot doesn’t stock it, they can order it). Snatch it online @ Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Buy.com and many others.
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