Genea Brice Explained

Honorific Prefix:Dr.
Genea Brice
Birth Place:Oakland, California[1]
Occupation:Poet laureate of Vallejo, California (2015-2017)
Alma Mater:Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College
Genre:poetry
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Dr. Genea Brice is an American poet. She was the first Poet Laureate of Vallejo, California.[2]

Biography

Dr. Genea Sheles Brice was born in Oakland, California and raised in Vallejo, California. She is a graduate of Hogan Senior High School in Vallejo. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in English Literature and a Teaching Credential from Patten University. She went on to the Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College to earn her Master of Arts and doctorate in Theological Studies. In addition to becoming Vallejo's first poet laureate, she served on the Commission on Culture and the Arts. Following her service as poet laureate she briefly relocated to Dallas, Texas in 2018.[3] She currently resides in Vacaville, California and works as a teacher.[4]

Poetry

A poetry aficionado since her youth,[5] Dr. Brice advocated[6] [7] for the founding of the poet laureate program in Vallejo.[8] She served as poet laureate of Vallejo, California from August 2015 to September 2017. During her tenure, she performed at several local events and celebrations, including Art Walk,[9] Visions of the Wild, Women's History Month,[10] Juneteenth,[11] Martin Luther King Jr. Day,[12] and a vigil after the Charlottesville car attack.[13] She taught students about Martin Luther King Jr.,[14] gave presentations on Maya Angelou and Sonia Sanchez for Voices of Change[15] and spoke about Ernest J. Gaines at the Solano County Library.[16] Dr. Brice lead a monthly poetry circle, Poetry in Notion,[17] and hosted annual shows for National Poetry Month.[18] She also spoke at events for numerous organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha, NAACP, Community Democratic Club, Delta Sigma Theta, The Links, Rotary Club, Harvest House, United States Forest Service, Soroptimist International, and Vallejo Sister Cities.[19] She was succeeded as poet laureate by D.L. Lang in 2017.

In 2020 Dr. Brice performed at a rally against police violence in Vallejo.[20] In 2021 she performed at a virtual benefit for the Solano County Library Foundation.[21] [22] [23] She also read at the Juneteenth flag raising at Martin Luther King, Jr. park in Vallejo,[24] [25] [26] and at another commemoration of Juneteenth in Suisun City.[27] [28] She also performed with her successors at Alibi Bookshop.[29] [30] In 2022 she read in Fairfield at a Juneteenth event for the Solano County Library.[31] [32] In 2023 she helped high school seniors with a Black History Month poetry project,[33] and performed at the Cordelia Library for National Poetry Month, [34] and at Alibi Bookshop for the Vallejo Poetry Festival.[35] In 2024 she performed at a Black History Month event in Vallejo,[36] an event promoting literacy in Fairfield,[37] and at the Fairfield Library with fellow poets laureate.[38]

Works

Poetry collections

Anthologies

Publications

Memoir

Spoken word album

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vallejo woman named cities first poet laureate . Widjojo . Irma . . 2015-07-28 . 2019-08-20 . 2019-08-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190820235934/https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/28/vallejo-woman-named-citys-first-poet-laureate/ . live .
  2. Web site: VAL-L-PoetBrice-0831. timesheraldonline.com. 12 August 2018. 20 August 2019. 9 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180809121834/http://www.timesheraldonline.com/article/NH/20170831/NEWS/170839986. live.
  3. News: Freedman . Richard . Vallejo's first Poet Laureate moving to Texas . 14 October 2019 . Vallejo Times Herald . June 28, 2018 . 14 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191014001853/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2018/06/26/june-28-vallejo-aampe-source-vallejos-first-poet-laureate-moving-to-texas/ . live .
  4. News: Coleman . Monica . Effective Black Parenting Program is back at Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District . 20 October 2023 . ABC10 . 12 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Widjojo . Irma . Vallejo woman named city's first poet laureate . Washington Times . 3 June 2021 . 29 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191229231757/https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/28/vallejo-woman-named-citys-first-poet-laureate/ . live .
  6. News: Vallejo appoints two poets laureate in historic first . 26 November 2023 . Vallejo Times Herald . 25 November 2023 . 25 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125233813/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2023/11/25/vallejo-appoints-two-poets-laureate-in-historic-first/ . live .
  7. News: Brice . Genea . Poet Laureates in Vallejo . 3 June 2021 . Vallejo Times Herald . 28 February 2013 . 3 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603144900/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2013/02/28/poet-laureates-in-vallejo/ . live .
  8. News: Egitto . Daniel . Vallejo seeks next poet laureate . 20 October 2023 . Vallejo Times Herald . 6 October 2023 . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014095649/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2023/10/06/vallejo-seeks-next-poet-laureate/ . live .
  9. News: De Guzman . Dianne . Vallejo Poet Laureate Genea Brice honored during Art Walk reception . 13 October 2019 . Vallejo Times Herald . 10 October 2015 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013054245/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2015/10/10/vallejo-poet-laureate-genea-brice-honored-during-art-walk-reception/ . live .
  10. News: Rogness . Jessica . Solano County honors Barton at Women's History Luncheon . 13 October 2019 . The Vacaville Reporter . 23 March 2018 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013164501/https://www.thereporter.com/2018/03/23/solano-county-honors-barton-at-womens-history-luncheon/ . live .
  11. News: Freedman . Richard . June 9 Vallejo A&E Source: Amos Carter back at Vallejo Juneteenth — as the singing pastor . 13 October 2019 . Vallejo Times Herald . 9 June 2016 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013054245/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2016/06/09/june-9-vallejo-aampe-source-amos-carter-back-at-vallejo-juneteenth-as-the-singing-pastor/ . live .
  12. News: Hansen . Todd . MLK Day March in Vallejo celebrates King, his call to action . 13 October 2019 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 16 January 2018 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013054245/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/solano-county/mlk-day-march-in-vallejo-celebrates-king-his-call-to-action/ . live .
  13. News: Glidden . John . Vallejoans stand up to bigotry, hate . 13 October 2019 . Vallejo Times Herald . 14 August 2017 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013164500/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2017/08/14/vallejoans-stand-up-to-bigotry-hate/ . live .
  14. News: Brinkerhoff . Noel . Poet laureate teaches legacy of Martin Luther King . 13 October 2019 . Napa Valley Register . 7 February 2016 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013054248/https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/poet-laureate-teaches-legacy-of-martin-luther-king/article_82e02565-ed8d-5aec-8d31-e4d02c69d12e.html . live .
  15. News: Sestanovich . Nick . 3 poets laureate to celebrate 6 female poets in free library event . 13 October 2019 . Benicia Herald . 21 March 2018 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013054244/https://beniciaheraldonline.com/3-poets-laureate-to-celebrate-6-female-poets-in-free-library-event/ . live .
  16. News: Flavell . Kay . Celebrating the power of mentors . 13 October 2019 . Vallejo Times Herald . 29 March 2017 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013154427/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2017/03/29/kay-flavell-celebrating-the-power-of-mentors/ . live .
  17. News: Sestanovich . Nick . JFK Library in Vallejo will celebrate National Poetry Month . 13 October 2019 . Benicia Herald . 8 April 2016 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013170010/http://beniciaheraldonline.com/jfk-library-in-vallejo-will-celebrate-national-poetry-month/ . live .
  18. News: Listen to local poets at Saturday library event . 13 October 2019 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 14 April 2017 . 13 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191013170012/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/solano-county-entertainment/listen-to-local-poets-at-saturday-library-event/ . live .
  19. Web site: Proclamation Honoring Genea Brice as the First Poet Laureate for the City of Vallejo . City of Vallejo . 3 June 2021 .
  20. News: Miller . Caroline . Wrong Side of History . 21 October 2020 . Vallejo Times-Herald . 28 June 2020 . 24 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201024234847/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2020/06/28/caroline-miller-britt-sandkulla-sinclair-wrong-side-of-history/ . live .
  21. News: The Week Ahead: Talk with Solano poets goes virtual . 19 April 2021 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 19 April 2021 . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419235027/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/fairfield/the-week-ahead-talk-with-solano-poets-goes-virtual/ . live .
  22. News: Maginnis-Honey . Amy . Solano poets to share words of hope, encouragement at virtual How Poetry Heals event . 19 April 2021 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 18 April 2021 . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419235025/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/fairfield/solano-poets-to-share-words-of-hope-encouragement-at-virtual-how-poetry-heals-event/ . live .
  23. News: Freedman . Richard . Always Something to Celebrate . 19 April 2021 . Vallejo Times Herald . 8 April 2021 . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419235025/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2021/04/06/april-8-arts-and-entertainment-source-always-something-to-celebrate/ . live .
  24. News: Raskin-Zrihen . Rachel . Juneteenth flag flies for first time over Vallejo . 3 June 2021 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 2 June 2021 . 3 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603004049/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/vallejo/juneteenth-flag-flies-for-first-time-over-vallejo/ . live .
  25. News: Freedman . Richard . No Juneteenth event, but flag flies to honor slavery's end . 3 June 2021 . Vallejo Times Herald . 2 June 2021 . 3 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603004049/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2021/06/01/no-juneteenth-event-but-flag-flies-to-honor-slaverys-end/ . live .
  26. News: Freedman . Richard . Juneteenth National Independence Day becomes federal holiday . 19 June 2021 . Vallejo Times Herald . 17 June 2021 . 19 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210619024047/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2021/06/17/juneteenth-national-independence-day-becomes-federal-holiday/ . live .
  27. News: Sestanovich . Nick . Suisun City recognizes Juneteenth with brief ceremony . 21 June 2021 . The Vacaville Reporter . 21 June 2021 . 21 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210621185428/https://www.thereporter.com/2021/06/21/suisun-city-recognizes-juneteenth-with-brief-ceremony/ . live .
  28. Web site: Suisun City hosts Juneteenth commemoration Monday . Fairfield Daily Republic . 20 June 2021 . 21 June 2021 . 20 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210620165157/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/suisun-city/suisun-city-hosts-juneteenth-commemoration-monday/ . live .
  29. News: Freedman . Richard . Rare time three poets laureate gather . 24 August 2021 . Vallejo Times-Herald . 24 August 2021 . 24 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210824221831/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2021/08/24/august-26-arts-and-entertainment-source-rare-time-three-poets-laureate-gather/ . live .
  30. News: Freedman . Richard . September 9 Arts and Entertainment Source Always Something to Celebrate . 8 September 2021 . Vacaville Reporter . 7 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908141229/https://www.thereporter.com/2021/09/07/september-9-arts-and-entertainment-source-always-something-to-celebrate/amp/ . live .
  31. News: Solano Library Foundation to host Willie Brown Jr. for Juneteenth event . 6 July 2022 . Fairfield Daily Republic . May 11, 2022 . 6 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706013234/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/fairfield/solano-library-foundation-to-host-willie-brown-jr-for-juneteenth-event/ . live .
  32. News: Willie Brown Jr. speaking at the Hilton Garden Inn in June . 6 July 2022 . Vallejo Times Herald . 13 May 2022 . 6 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706013233/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2022/05/13/willie-brown-jr-speaking-at-the-hilton-garden-inn-in-june/ . live .
  33. News: Bruce . Suzanne . Poetry Connection: Rodriguez High poets ponder Black experience . 9 February 2023 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 5 February 2023 . 9 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209004459/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/fairfield/poetry-connection-rodriguez-high-poets-ponder-black-experience/ . live .
  34. News: At the Library: A Pageantry of Poetry celebrates National Poetry Month . 4 August 2023 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 3 April 2023 . 8 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408170333/https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/fairfield/at-the-library-a-pageantry-of-poetry-celebrates-national-poetry-month-saturday/ . live .
  35. News: Baker . Jordan . Indulge in poetry with an alibi . 4 August 2023 . Vallejo Times Herald . 14 April 2023 . 16 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230516094036/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2023/04/14/indulge-in-poetry-with-an-alibi/ . live .
  36. News: Black History Month at Solano libraries . 16 February 2024 . The Daily Republic . 15 February 2024.
  37. News: Hiland . Susan . Adult learners, tutors for Solano Literacy Program celebrated . 10 March 2024 . Fairfield Daily Republic . 10 March 2024.
  38. News: Solano county poet laureates guests gather for a poetry affair . 19 March 2024 . Daily Republic . 19 March 2024.
  39. Web site: August 31 Vallejo A&E Source: Vallejo's former poet laureate stays at it – Times-Herald. timesheraldonline.com. 29 August 2017. 20 August 2019. 20 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190820204840/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2017/08/29/august-31-vallejo-aampe-source-vallejos-former-poet-laureate-stays-at-it/. live.
  40. Web site: Genea S. Brice . emergeamerica.org . Emerge California . 13 October 2019 . 29 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191229231756/https://ca.emergeamerica.org/alumna/genea-s-brice/ . live .
  41. Web site: Poeming Pigeons: Poems about Birds . thepoetrybox.com . The Poetry Box . 13 October 2019 . 14 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191014000118/https://thepoetrybox.com/bookstore/poeming-pigeons-poems-about-birds . live .
  42. Web site: Verses, Voices and Visions of Vallejo . vallejopoetrysociety.org . Vallejo Poetry Society . 13 October 2019 . 14 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191014000116/http://vallejopoetrysociety.org/verses-voices-and-visions-of-vallejo/ . live .
  43. Web site: Yearning to Breathe Free Vol 47 . marysusangast.com . 14 October 2020 . 29 June 2021 . 29 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210629135431/http://marysusangast.com/going-the-distance-breathe-free-47/ . live .
  44. Web site: Not There Yet Vol 4 . marysusangast.com . 22 June 2021 . 29 June 2021 . 29 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210629135450/http://marysusangast.com/going-the-distance-not-there-yet-4/ . live .
  45. News: Brice . Genea . "Vacaville" . 9 August 2022 . The Diablo Gazette . April 2022, page 10 . April 2022 . 30 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231030192423/https://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Diablo-Gazette_APR22-D.pdf . live .
  46. Web site: Bit a dry eye when Brice finished "Weaned in the Desert" – Times-Herald. timesheraldonline.com. 5 October 2010. 20 August 2019. 20 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190820204843/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2010/10/05/bit-a-dry-eye-when-brice-finished-weaned-in-the-desert/. live.

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