Jessica Care Moore facts for kids
Jessica Care Moore (born October 28, 1971) is a famous American poet. She is also a playwright, performance artist, and producer. Jessica is the CEO of Moore Black Press and started the jess Care moore Foundation, which helps people learn to read. She also created BLACK WOMEN ROCK! In 2013, she won the Alain Locke Award from the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Her books include The Words Don’t Fit in My Mouth, The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto, and We Want Our Bodies Back. Her poems have been shared on big stages like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In 2023, The Detroit News wrote a special article about her life and work.
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Her Early Journey
Jessica Care Moore was born on October 28, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. She first became well-known when she won the "It’s Showtime at the Apollo" competition five times in a row. Her poem "Black Statue of Liberty" helped her meet with many publishing companies.
Becoming a Publishing Star
In 1997, Jessica started her own publishing company, Moore Black Press. Her first book, The Words Don’t Fit In My Mouth, sold over 20,000 copies. She also published other poets like Saul Williams and Etan Thomas.
Her Amazing Writing
Jessica Care Moore’s poems have been printed in many literary collections. These include 44 on 44 and Bum Rush The Page: A Def Poetry Jam. She is the youngest poet in the Prentice Hall Anthology of African American Women’s Literature. This book features famous writers like Zora Neale Hurston and Maya Angelou.
Featured in Books and Magazines
Moore has appeared on the cover of The New York Times and Essence. Her work has been featured in many magazines around the world.
TV Shows and Performances
Her multimedia show God is Not an American was produced by The Apollo Theater. She was also the host and writer for the TV show Spoken. In 2017, she staged an afrofuturistic performance called Salt City. Her work is also shown at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Music and Hip Hop Connections
Jessica Care Moore’s poetry is featured on albums by famous artists. These include Nas’ Nastradamus and Jeezy's Church in These Streets. She has also appeared on Russell Simmons’ HBO series Def Poetry Jam.
Her Own Music Projects
Jessica Care Moore created a techno solo show called The Missing Project: Pieces of the D. This show honors her hometown of Detroit. Her first art installation, NANOC: I Sing The Body Electric, opened in 2011.
Her first album, Black Tea: The Legend of Jessi James, was released in 2014. It featured guest artists like Talib Kweli and Roy Ayers. In 2023, Moore was a headliner at "Queens of the Song Age" in Detroit.
Making a Difference: Activism
Jessica Care Moore uses her art to help others. She has performed for the United Nations World AIDS Day Commemoration. She also helped organize Hip-Hop-A-Thon, a concert in San Francisco. This event helped teach people about AIDS in Black and Latino communities. Moore has also performed at AIDS WALK Opening Ceremonies in many cities.
Her Life and Legacy
Jessica Care Moore lives, writes, and plays in downtown Detroit. Besides her art, she is the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press. She also started Black WOMEN Rock! and the Jess Care Moore Foundation, which helps promote reading. She has received many awards, including the Knight Arts Award and the Alain Locke Award.
