Elethea
Altemese
Born:
12/21/1935
Detroit
,
MI
Address(es):
Permanent :
Manhattan , NY
Address(es):
Permanent :
Manhattan , NY
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Heritage Series of Black Poetry, 1962-1975: A Research Compendium - Contributor. |
Non Fiction , Poetry | Adult | Ashgate | 2008 | |
|
Songs for My Sisters - A choreopoem musical was at New York's famed La MaMa experimental theater |
Drama , Poetry | Adult | Elizabeth, N.J. : Fire!! Press | 1993 | |
| Fire in the Flesh | Poetry | Adult | Elizabeth, N.J. : Fire!! Press | 1981 | |
| The Antioch Suite-Jazz | Poetry | Adult | Detroit : Lotus | 1980 | |
| First Fire: Poems, 1957-1960 | Poetry | Adult | London, P. Breman, | 1970 | |
|
Elethea's Journals - Column in the Detorit Sun under Abba Elethea |
Non Fiction | Adult | Detroit Sun | ||
|
Other writings: - Contributor of poems to Essence, Antioch Review, Black World, Transatlantic Review, Negro History Bulletin, and Obsidian and work in antholoiges, including Sixes and Sevens; Deep Rivers; Exploring Life Through Literature |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Contemporary Authors says, "Thompson describes himself as a professor of the streets. He teaches Afro-American history and culture through poetry, music, and song. As an educator and consultant, he has created teaching materials for preschool through high school, and has devised courses for college students and adult education programs. His own work has been read at festivals all over the world."
2nd ed. says, "He sees his role as that of a modern 'griot' revising and restoring essentials of Aframerican culture through his method of teaching: Contrast-Cohesion-Continuum, developed during his tenure with the Thirteen College (group of historically black universities) Consortium's 'Seminars'. This extremely flexible interdisciplinary method has been utilized in his presentation: The Praise Song-Aframerican Poetry Past & Present, Oral & Literary."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Poet
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Wayne State University | Detroit , MI |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar consultant | Clark College | Springfield | 1972 -1973 |
| Poet in Residence | Antioch College | Yellow Springs | 1971 -1972 |
| Artistic Consultant | Harlem Cultural Council | New York , NY | 1968 -1971 |
| Dance editor and critic | Feet | 1968 -1971 | |
| Assistant director | One Act Theater | 1962 -1966 | |
| Member of staff and Editor | Umbra | 1962 -1966 | |
| Poetry Editor | Rights and Reviews | 1962 -1966 | |
| Member of Staff | Boone House Poets | 1959 -1961 | |
|
Professional Dancer
- Choreographer of Ice Art, Alaskan Winter Carnival |
Fairbanks and Anchorage | 1955 | |
| Copywriter | New York , NY | ||
|
Dancer, Instructor
- (1967, 1975-1976) |
Clifford Fears Dance Company | Stockholm, Sweden |
Other Resources:
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