NJGPOD S1E7:The Power of Poetry with Delores Dudley for National Poetry Month Special

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In this heartfelt National Poetry Month edition of NJGPOD, we sit down with Delores Dudley — acclaimed Hampton Roads poet, educator, and faith leader. With more than 35 years of service at Third Baptist Church and honors like the Woman of Woodrow Wilson Award and recognition in Marquis Who’s Who in the South, Delores shares how faith and poetry have guided her life’s purpose.

From her early inspirations to her role as a spiritual and creative mentor, Delores opens up about how poetry heals, teaches, and preserves culture. She also shares powerful advice for young Black poets and concludes with an original reading that will move and inspire.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• What first inspired Delores to write

• How faith and poetry work together

• Healing, heritage, and writing with purpose

• Advice for young Black poets

  

• A live poetry reading to close the show

Whether you love poetry, storytelling, or spiritual wisdom — this episode is a celebration of words, legacy, and the power of voice.

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