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Levi Wise Kenneth Catoe Jr.
Entrepreneur, Journalist, Editor, Lecturer, Writer, Poet, Playwright, Dramatist, HR CUNY, Center for Black Literature, Self Employed
Location: new york, NY United States
Joined: May 11th, 2012
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Greetings HBCU Family,

My name is Levi Wise Kenneth Catoe Jr. I am an English major at CUNY/Medgar Evers College (PBI), and I have a deep-rooted interest in Black culture and in the Black community in general, motivated by the beauty and breadth of accomplishments of Black people throughout history worldwide. Ours is a history of such brilliance that it mustn’t be silenced and has to be recognized. As a student I’ve been trained under the guidance of several Cave Canem Fellows; such as poet/fictionist Tonya Cherie Hegamin, Natasha Nevada Diggs, Linda Susan Jackson, Bakar Wilson, and Kamilah Aisha Moon. As a professional writer, I have a history of achievement in all areas of professional writing, as demonstrated below. Here is a partial summary of demonstrable accomplishments that I have
Current Whereabouts:
Writer, Author of Black Theater, Poet, Filmmaker, Lecturer
Life & Professional Aspirations:
To achieve Black Excellence #BlackBoyJoy
Website:
https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/speakers/456826/Kenny-Fame
Education   (request update)
CUNY -The Medgar Evers College class of 2025
Undergrad Major: English
Claim To Fame:
I Levi Wise was the winner of: “The Tenth National Black Writers Conference Award for Poetry.” I've has been a featured “Poet of the Week” on The Poetry Super Highway.I've been added to Poets and Writers: Directory of Writers. I am a National Honor Society member and my work has appeared in numerous journal’s both nationally & internationally including
Most Memorable Moment:
Attending an HBCU and being in the community of Black excellence.
High School: John F.Kennedy High School in Paterson, NJ class of
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
getting accepted onto the High Scool of Pwerforming Arts
Best Memories:
being young.
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Experience
I currently work with HR CUNY, Center for Black Literature, Self Employed as Entrepreneur, Journalist, Editor, Lecturer, Writer, Poet, Playwright, Dramatist
I have years of experience working in the Writing/Authoring industry.
Editor-N-Chief, Lead Journalist | BOSS (Black Owners Seeking Success)
From April 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
 At BOSS, our blog's mission is to cultivate a vibrant community among people of color, encompassing both burgeoning and accomplished Black leaders across various domains including sciences, arts, entertainment, finance, and literature. We aim to provide a platform for candid, insightful discussions within the Black community, fostering inclusivity of the entire African Diaspora. We welcome all external communities to engage with our content through the perspective of the 'Black gaze.'
Teaching Artist, Staff | Center for Black Literature, CUNY Medgar Evers College
From January 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
 Coordinating the National Black Writers Conference 2024 Collaborating on cultural events. Organizing volunteers in event presentations. Produce proven creative results with children' Implement creative methods of teaching with youth using art and literature.
Activity
Media Manipulation Through the Lens of Tupac: Reflections by Former Black Panther Bro Shep Shakur Media Manipulation Through the Lens of Tupac: Reflections by Former Black Panther Bro Shep Shakur
The media has always negatively depicted the iconic Black Panther party, so I had to figure out who the Black Panthers were. On February 21, 2024, I attended the event “Coöperism 10/13: The Black Pant ...more
Posted by Levi Wise Kenneth Catoe Jr. on July 5th, 2024 • 413 Views
Exploring the Intersection of Ethnography, Anthropology, and Black Literature Exploring the Intersection of Ethnography, Anthropology, and Black Literature
The theme of the 17th National Black Writers Conference was All That We Carry: Where Do We Go From Here? A writers conference that took place from March 20 - 23, 2024 at Medgar Evers College in Brookl ...more
Posted by Levi Wise Kenneth Catoe Jr. on June 17th, 2024 • 448 Views
Kamar's Annual Double Dutch Competition 2024 Kamar's Annual Double Dutch Competition 2024
Experience the heart of Paterson, New Jersey at an annual event that celebrates the art of Double Dutch rope jumping. Join us as we showcase the exceptional skills of talented jumpers and witness an e ...more
Posted by Levi Wise Kenneth Catoe Jr. on June 15th, 2024 • 766 Views
The Harsh Reality: The Never-Ending Mass Kidnappings in Northern Nigeria The Harsh Reality: The Never-Ending Mass Kidnappings in Northern Nigeria
Nine years after Boko Haram abducted 276 students from a girls school in Chibok, 98 girls are still being held by Boko Haram, and a slew of abductions have taken place since, revealing the utter failu ...more
Posted by Levi Wise Kenneth Catoe Jr. on April 8th, 2024 • 254 Views
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