 Sunni Patterson returns to Dallas for an evening of poetry, hip hop, and soul. Positive Vibes with Sunni Patterson. This is a fundraiser benefiting Free The Streets Non Profit Organization. Location: Sangada 813 Dallas Emcee: Comedian - D. Ellis Meet & Greet Starts at 6pm Performances by: Dallas Slam Poets Candy and Javon, Verb Kulture, RnB singer Jurni Rayne, and hip hop artists Peep Signs Eb Rebel & Ms. Hip Hop To pickup tickets call 9725146124 or order online  About Sunni NEW ORLEANS POET, SINGER, AND ACTIVIST, MOTHER There are few people in the world like Sunni Patterson, the visionary poet, singer, and activist. A voice for those who struggle daily, Patterson offers hope and calls for change. The power in her words lies not only in their meaning, but in their delivery. Sunni has been the featured performer at many of the Nation's premier spoken word venues, including HBO's Def Poetry Jam and BET's Lyric Cafe. She was also featured on the Arsenio Hall show performing the song, “Black Unicorn”, with rapper 2Chainz and singer Chrisette Michelle. She has had the privilege of sharing her work on several international stages including Ghana, West Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the Netherlands. Her poetry has also allowed her to be a speaker at the famed “Momentum TEDWomen 2015” Talk/Conference in Monterey, California. Inspired by her words, Beats by Dre commissioned Sunni to provide the soundscape for tennis great, Serena Williams', workout (wireless beats) commercial, and the congratulatory piece for Williams' third US Open win (Congratulations Serena ft. Sunni Patterson). An advocate for Holistic Healing and Health, Sunni's work is dedicated to the growth and evolution of humanity. As a highly sought after lecturer, workshop facilitator, and performer, she deliberately uses art as a tool to recognize, address, and eliminate all forms of oppression. She has trained under great scholars, allowing her to become a Certified Professional Life Coach (CPC), a certified instructor of Chi Kung (Qi Gong) and Tai Chi for Health, and a diligent student in the healing and spiritual arts. Sunni has been honored with several awards, including the Eve Ensler “V to the Tenth Anti Violence Movement” award for her work with Gulfcoast women and girls. She has also received two NUSPA awards (National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Awards) for the Most Inspirational Poet in 2010 and 2011. Most recently, she received the Toni Cade Bambara Award for Cultural Leadership. Believing in the transformational role poetry and spoken word plays, Sunni's mission is to aid in the awakening, the revival, and the remembrance of our gifts and voices, enabling us to move to a greater space of self-empowerment, creativity, and actualization. The Host  Originally from Texarkana, Arkansas, “D. Elli$ aka Mr. Entertainment!” moved to Dallas, Texas, to pursue a music career when his comedic personality catapulted him up the success ladder. This comedian-actor-musician worked faithfully in corporate America until he was encouraged by family and friends to channel his sense of humor into a dynamic and unique stage act. He was invited to do a set by the manager of the local Improv, which led to a weekly stint at another well-known entertainment club in Dallas. It was there that he was discovered and invited to open for Cedric the Entertainer in a three-minute act. He proved to be a roaring success and his moniker as “Mr. Entertainment!” was established. He quickly gained a national following on the comedy club circuit, performing at numerous locations including, Laugh-A-Palooza, Improvs, and the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles with Steve Harvey, Kim Coles, Katt Williams and Ricky Smiley. He’s been featured on Def Jam for Podcast, and has done voice-over and character work for the “Tom Joyner Morning Show,” a popular nationally syndicated radio show. The LineUp Comments are closed.
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