Poet Laureate ... as well as a co-founder of the Jersey City Poetry Festival among other groups.

Jersey City Announces Melida Rodas as Poet Laureate...

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC), and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs are pleased to

a 2023 Jersey City Woman of Action, has a long history of community engagement. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying,

In this new role, Rodas invites others to join in exploring new artistic horizons through poetry. As with her previous projects, she aims to

We are confident that Melida will use this position to continue and expand her dedication to innovative projects that promote the art of ...

GREENVILLE - Stop by at Melida little car - full of books and art activities and yes treats ! Denise Ridley Trunk or Treat !

Stay warm and cozy this winter. Join Melida for poetry, stories and art at the Museum !

PATH Performs! is a partnership with the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs that helps bring poets.. - Melida Rodas...

" On this day it will be my honor to present Kathy Potter's powerful work. Kathy was a gifted writer, a keen editor and a valuable member of

as we are a streak of light, a shadow, a blade of grass, bending with humility, I feel grace

Melida among, acclaimed writers as Frederick Douglass, Upton Sinclair, Tillie Olsen, Philip Levine, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Martin Espada

The literature is arranged under eight primary “ Definitions and Ideals,” “Entering the Work Force,” “Hard Work and Hard The Working Poor,”

It deepens the understanding of working-class literature, history, culture, and artistic production, while attending to ...

As a community activist, she nurtures emerging poets, musicians, and artists and is committed to ensuring a resilient and spirited cultural

Art as a Spiritual Experience Poetry & Prose by: Melida Rodas Photos by: Melida Rodas and Xielo Luna Cora

Melida's work is published in the 2022 June Issue of the publication. About The Sun Click here for Melida's Work in JUNE ISSUE . A Highly...

My work, "Art as a Spiritual Experience" can be found here ! Publication: Transformations Essay: Including Prose, Poetry Photography...

Melida ‘s prose and poetry on the immigrant experience continue to be used as  a teaching tool by teachers nationwide...Save Ellis Island

In partnership with Dodge Poetry Festival  she took on the role of Dodge Poetry Festival School Coordinator in 2018.