“For Ahmaud” is an original poem written by Tish Jones in 2020. Video Production x MindTwist Studio.
Arts. Impact. Education.
Poet, cultural producer and educator from Saint Paul, MN, Tish Jones is an award winning artist with a deep and resounding love for Black cultural expression and ways of knowing. She infuses those practices into her artistic aesthetic, organizing, and pedagogy. Jones has created curriculum, organized international festivals and events, toured one-woman shows, performed original works of poetry, rap music, and song, and more. Read more on how to engage with Tish below!
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Performance Poetry, Emceeing, Hip Hop Theater, Voiceovers, and more.
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Event Production, Event Planning, Director of Events, Event Host, Project Management, Panelist, Public Speaking, Keynotes, Consulting, and more.
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Residencies, Workshops, Lesson Plan & Curriculum Development, Teaching Resources (Lesson Plans, Modules, etc.), Products/Tools for the classroom, Lectures, Professional Development for Educators, and more.
Just Writing Prompts
The Second Edition
A writing prompt deck for poets interested in exploring social justice topics, poetic devices and form, or for a quick bit of inspiration! Created by poet, Tish Jones, this deck is designed to inspire creativity and challenge writers to consider justice in the creation of new work. A great gift for new and seasoned writers alike and a marvelous educational tool!
The Second Edition includes new prompts, giving poets enough material for a 30/30!
“Art is the language of the spirit."
- Tish Jones
Fellowships, Awards, and Recognition (Snapshot)
Sweeter the Juice Fellowship | More than A Single Story
2024 Facing Race Award Recipient | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
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Creative Visionary Award | MN POC Pride
Black Legacy Fellowship | Cultural Wellness Center
Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship | The Jerome Foundation
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The Power of the Pen: A Writing Workshop
March 22nd, 2025 @ Roseline’s Place | 12:00-2:00p
An interactive poetry workshop designed to provide participants with tools to address social and political issues with an artful, yet powerful, use of voice and artistry. Sliding Scale/Pay What You Can Registration Fee. Limited to 30 participants - Register Fast!
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Women's History Month Lecture & Performance
March 27th, 2025 | Inver Hills Community College
Performance, Discussion, Lecture with Desdamona
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Cultural Conclave
March 28, 2025 | MN Humanities Center
This year's CWC Cultural Conclave will be a transformative experience, guided by an African system of thought. Over the course of one and a half days, we will engage in rituals, storytelling, drumming, poetry, and deep cultural inquiry, exploring what it means to study, honor, and evolve our cultural traditions for intercultural healing and liberation.
We welcome you to experience:
Opening Ceremony led by Elder Atum & Elder Harvey Linder
Drumming & Poetry from our vibrant cultural artists
Keynotes & Table Talks with wisdom keepers and thought leaders
Cultural Rituals & Ceremonies led by Elders & Community Leaders
Meals and Day-One Mocktail Social Hour for networking and community buildingYour presence will enrich this space as we cultivate cultural authority, legacy, and new pathways forward.
COST: Organizational Professionals $350, Grassroots Leaders, $150, Elders & Students $50. Please contact CWC for packages, sponsorship or scholarships.
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In the Tradition: A NaPoMo Event Series on Black Poetics
April 11-12, 2025 | Evansville, Indiana
Join Tish Jones and The Writers Guild of Evansville for a night of performance and conversation (April 11), followed by a teen and young adult writing workshop centering Black Poetics and writing within the Black Literary Tradition (April 12).