As I Was Saying...
As I Was Saying...
Diving Into "Daddy Issues" an Interview with Angelique Ambers
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Yes, you are right As I Was Saying... Podcast was on a short two week break but we are back and better than ever. You might see some aesthetic changes coming in the next few weeks so keep a look out for that. But, this week we are coming to you with a BRAND NEW INTERVIEW! I know so exciting right?
This week we are diving into "Daddy Issues" with author and poet Angelique Ambers
Angelique Ambers is a poet and writer who lives in Illinois. While she has been writing poetry for many years she recently started performing her work as a spoken word artist in the Chicago area in 2019. Additionally, she was the host for Hot Sauce Poetry which is an inspirational open mic in Chicago, earning her a 2020 nomination for a National Spoken Word Award in the category of “Best Host”.
“Lessons Taught by Daddy” is the first collection of poems that Ambers has published. However, she has been featured in other collections such as the She Will Speak Series: Gender Based Violence Anthology which included two of her poems “Rotting” and “Revival”. Angelique Ambers is passionate about bringing awareness to social issues and connecting people of various backgrounds. She performed at the Purple Meets Pink: Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness event in Memphis, TN last October. In addition, during Black History Month she had the pleasure of performing at the Boys and Girls Club in Humboldt Park in Chicago, as well as at the Semicolon Bookstore.
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