Kamal Imani Bio
Kamal Imani is an internationally known spoken word performance poet, conscious hip hop lyricist, Television and Showcase Host and Lecturer. Kamal has toured the eastern coast of the United States. His full time profession is a teacher of children and teenagers with special needs and who are considered ¡§at risk¡¨. Being born in Harlem New York and raised in the Bronx New York as well as Teaneck New Jersey by a single mother, Kamal identifies with urban youth and young people who feel angry or isolated. He is also a tutor at a major tutoring company. Kamal is author of the book ¡§You Got Next, Real Talk for the Hip Hop Generation¡¨ (Blurb.com) In Bergen County New Jersey he is considered one of the pioneers of the early hip hop movement in the late 1970¡¦s and early 1980¡¦s. This movement taught him how to DJ, MC, Break dance and promote parties and talent showcases. It also taught him how to record music. As a teenager he had succumbed to peer pressure and the lure of the streets but was fortunate to never end up dead or in jail like several of his friends. Today Kamal remains passionate about reaching young people via lectures, spoken word poetry, hip hop and film. He has shared the stage with and opened for entertainers such as Doug E. Fresh, Cassidy, Buju Banton, MC Shan, The Last Poets and many more! Along with his business partner Mr. Barksdale, he has a company and online social media network for unsigned and independent artist called ¡§Bless the Mic Magazine¡¨ (http://www.blessthemicmagazine.ning.com) where artist have the opportunity to network and gain exposure on and offline at live performances.
Education:
„« Teaneck High School Graduate
„« Bergen Community College ¡V Associates in Science Liberal Arts
„« Morehouse College
„« New York Institute of Technology-Bachelors in Sociology (Concentration in Psychology)
„« Computer Career Training Center- Englewood NJ
„« Kovats Real Estate School ¡V Maywood NJ
Performances and Lectures:
„« NJ IZOD Arena NJ¡¦s Most Talented Halftime Show
„« Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield NJ (Organix Soul)
„« Hackensack Cultural Arts Center-Actor & Rapper in play ¡§The Greatest is Love¡¨
„« Mayles Cinema, Harlem NY, Director of Film ¡§Up in the Attic¡¨ Screening Q&A
„« Englewood Public Library NJ, Lecture and screening Q&A
„« The Poetz Realm, Bridgeport Connecticut
„« Host of Bless the Mic/NeetUSA Television Show TimeWarner Cable, Palisades Park NJ
„« Movie ¡§Goldigger Killer¡¨, RBG Promotions, Acted ¡§African Man on Street¡¨ and Performed Poetry.
„« Movie ¡§Holla if I Kill You¡¨ RBG Promotions, Acted and song ¡§RevolutionaryArt¡¨ used for theme song¡¨.
„« Movie ¡§Up in the Attic¡¨ Directed and Acted. RevolutionaryArt Films.
To contact Kamal for bookings and information contact Mr. Barksdale at 201-923-9213.
Teacher|
High Point School of Bergen County
From April 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Teach, tutor and mentor emotionally disturbed students with special needs. Implement IEP plans and teach English Life Skills and Speech Communications.
Tutor|
Huntington Learning Center
From February 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
One to one and one to four tutoring of students ranging from ages 5 to adult. Assist students in developing skills and exam preparation.
Teachers Aide II (One to One)|
Fort Lee Education Center (Youth Consultant Services)
From February 2010 to April 2013 • 3 year(s)
Teach, tutor and mentor emotionally disturbed students with special needs for grades 6-9. Implement IEP plans and assist with lesson plans.
Editorial/Marketing Assistant & Title Release Coordinator|
Pearson Education/Penguin Group
From June 2001 to November 2009 • 8 year(s)
Editing and marketing educational books for schools. Billing, reconciliation, running and analyzing reports for quality control.
Personal Daycare Provider|
Mrs. Cyrenne Bold De Frietas
From January 2009 to January 2009 • 0 year(s)
Provided personal daycare services.
Stock Options Administration Manager|
UBS PaineWebber (Career Blazers)
From June 2000 to June 2001 • 1 year(s)
Reconciled stock options accounts for fortune 500 clients' Human Resources departments and employees. Responsible for transfer of shares and funds to corporate accounts.
Assistant Department Manager|
Filenes' Basement
From September 1999 to April 2000 • 1 year(s)
Managed staff of 50 employees and trained employees to handle day-to-day sales and special events. Responsible for product merchandising and stock inventory.
Enjoy an intimate and very real opinionated discussion with host Kamal Imani and special guest Idara Atiri and Sister Summer Soulstice as they keep it real about dating, relationships, women's choice ...more
Posted by Kamal Imani on August 12th, 2021 • 2,696 Views
Enjoy an intimate and very real opinionated discussion with host Kamal Imani and special guest Idara Atiri and Sister Summer Soulstice as they keep it real about dating, relationships, women's choice ...more
Posted by Kamal Imani on August 12th, 2021 • 1,815 Views
Official Jazz and Poetry Dichotomy Kamal Imani and Oldelho (France)
photos from Pexel
#spokenword #poetry #jazzy #jazz #blues #poem #spoken #word ...more
Posted by Kamal Imani on August 9th, 2021 • 3,791 Views
Love conquers all in this Beautiful and Soulful, Jazzy Spoken Word piece by Brother Kamal Imani
Available Now on Bandcamp! https://kamalimani.bandcamp.com/track/lets-love-again
Coming to digital ...more
Posted by Kamal Imani on August 7th, 2021 • 6,556 Views
