ABOUT MONé
“I create…Not to impress, express, or regress my light for opinions or applause. I’m present in my ink praying it sinks through the window pains of your soul.”
Moné, the 2024 Brooklyn Poetry Slam Champion, is a spoken word artist. Her artistic style can be found at intersections of faith, healing revolution and everything black diaspora. She often uses her voice to heal, inspire change, critique social norms, and awaken her community’s collective conscience.
Her dynamic performances have captivated audiences for nearly three years, leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes. Notably, she entranced the audience at Bermuda's City Hall showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion and thought-provoking themes. Critics raved:
“[Moné] was striking when she entered the stage. the audience was stunned to silence she recited “Imperfect vessel” which she wrote and delivered from memory, with excellent intonations.... She recited only two poems, but could’ve easily spent the night as she has the audience spellbound.”
Internationally published, Moné's creative reach extends beyond poetry. She serves as a costume designer for an Aldeco-nominated theatrical spoken word play “Broken Mirrors”. Her art is celebrated at iconic venues, including the Apollo Theater and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, where her authenticity shines through every performance.
Moné's revolutionary poetry connects with audiences on a profound level, inspiring change and fostering unity among diverse groups. Her voice is a catalyst for introspection and action.