Community Organizer

Poet Williams

919-***-****

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Durham, NC 27703

Skills

Community Engagement

Community Organization

Event Coordination

Community Relations

Public Speaking

Grassroots Organization

Base Building

Emotional Support

Crisis Intervention

Program and Services Promotion

Education

NC A&T Greensboro, NC

No Degree:Engineering, Computer Science

Southern High School Durham, NC

High School Diploma 6-2008

Professional Summary

Peace, My name is Poet Williams (aka Larry Thepoet). Born and raised in Durham, NC. Pronouns - "Wizard". Virgo Sun, Rising Libra, Scorpio Moon. I am a formerly incarcerated/directly impacted Blacc/African Man who has been a Community Organizer *plus*, going on 8 years now. I've had experiences including but not limited to... Participatory Defense Work(Silicon Valley De-Bug), Harm Free Zone Training and Facilitation(SpiritHouse), Southern Movement Assembly Organizing Work(S.M.A.), Racial Equity Training(REI Institute), National Organizing Work with All of Us or None & FICPFM (Formerly Incarcerated Peoples and FamiliesMovement), Harm and Community Circle Training with Impact Justice, as well as Digital/Social MediaTraining through OSF(Open Society Foundation). Outside of "the work" itself (but not out of alignment)... I am a Writer, Poet, Musical Artist, Visual Artist, Plant Medicine Enthusiast, Jewelry Maker, Healer, Sage, Wizard, and Earthbender. Work History

‘SpiritHouse and Forward Justice’ #CommunityOrganizer (Local, Statewide, National)

- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community

- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications

- Liaised with political organizations and initiatives to confirm consideration of community best interests within campaign and political agendas

- Operated outreach to recruit and lead team of canvassers to door knock for important issues

- Participatory Defense Work, Harm Free Zone Work, Digital Media Marketing, Racial Equity Training

- Clean Slate Expungement Clinics, City and State Legislature Advocacy, HRT-Durham, Restorative Justice Facilitation/Education/Consultation, and Youth Programs What You Need To Know

I enjoy making music, working with youth, and creating space for Healing and Growth to take place!

My program ‘HRT-Durham’ stands for “HEAL, RESTORE, TRANSFORM - DURHAM” ..and that is JUST what I plan to do! Everyone has experienced harm and trauma in some capacity.. But there are just as many ways to Heal and Restore yourself back to a state of WELLNESS! Exploring this through my Own artistry and in spaces with the youth has been Transformational and truly Affirming!

"If I am going to think a thought, let it be the best thought I can possibly think... If I am going to make up a scenario in my head, let it be Wonderful and Fantastic... If I am going to Speak, let it be the Most Loving thing I can say -Poet Williams

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