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Dr. Melody Ivory will share her love and mastery of math as well as poetic encouragement at this powerful program for African American youths and their parents.

Can poetry really help you to develop a stronger sense of self, boost your confidence or release your negative emotions and energy? Performance poet, author and scientist Dr. Melody Ivory discusses the power of performance poetry as a personal growth tool, her poetic healing journey from violence, abuse and parental abandonment, as well as her recent 40-poem performance and attempt at the Guinness World Records®.

I will be sharing my journey as a Passioneer and leaving a trail of nuggets to nourish you during your journey. I'm excited to connect with Sue Oliver who is an extraordinary champion of human potential. Send me your questions and dial in to 347-205-9038 to stoke your passion.

Tune in on August 26th, 2010 as Dr. Melody Ivory launches her new webcast to coincide with the national celebration of Fearless Women’s Day and to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 19th amendment. The series includes six poetry performances and three short talks and is an invitation to step into our full greatness as women and be the living works of art we’re meant to be.

Join us for a day-long writers' event: writing and developing your book, publishing, marketing, publicity and promotion. The day also features a lunchtime Author's panel, a Grand Publishing Panel and end of day Networking over Wine and Cheese. Dr. Melody Ivory performance poetry and panel participation will help you to break out of the mold and succeed at being authentically you and doing what you're meant to.

The YMCA Black Achievers Program helps young African Americans to develop a positive sense of self and to set high education and career goals. African American professionals act as role models and volunteer leaders for the two types of YMCA Black Achievers programs: Youth Achievers (for ages 6 to 12) and Teen Achievers.