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- At 11:01am on May 21, 2009,
Dionne said… - Thanks for the request. Keep up the good work!
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- At 7:40am on August 15, 2008,
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- At 7:56pm on June 13, 2008,
Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR said…
- Hi Dahveed
Please stop in The Urban Book Lounge and say hello to Author Ivan Wright. He is on tour at TPL this week.
Win his new novel!
Your support means much
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- At 7:55pm on May 14, 2008,
Wil said…
- At 4:35pm on May 13, 2008,
Wil said…
- We are brothers and sisters
Like the music of individual bells
That ring together as one
Understanding each other
And where they are coming from
Like the keys of a piano
Black and White
And all the shades are just right
This one important time
This colorful life
No reason to fight
Just emit our unique chimes
In concert we'll find
Our connection.
- At 10:28am on April 25, 2008,
Wil said…
- ... then kick your feet up, relax and stay awhile, will you? :-)
- At 2:46am on April 24, 2008,
BlakOrchid said… - Blessings,
Thank you for the friendship, your pictures are amazing, enjoy your stay at the Lounge.
Peace
- At 6:20pm on April 23, 2008,
Wil said…
- I LOVE your photographs Dahveed!!! :-) Welcome to The Lounge!
Wil/TPL
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- Writer, Poet, and Photographer
Raised as a foster child from the age of 2 to 17 years of age, a MA in Counseling, Dahveed has more than 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and over 5 years of advocating for foster children. Prior to pursuing a career in the mental health field, he served several years in the United States Marine Corps.
An accomplished writer and advocate, his vision and expertise in the foster care industry has gained him notable respect from several non-profit agencies. His writing achievements have been featured by the Famous Poets Society, The International Society of Poets, San Diego Arts and Poets Magazine, San Diego Public Library, R.A.W.SiSTAZ Black Book Reviews, and President of the YOUnity Reviewers Guild of America, Heather Covington. He has given presentations on behalf of foster children for organizations such as Walden Family Services Foster Care Agency in San Diego and Riverside, California. He presented “Every Child’s Voice Should Be Heard” at Yuba Community College Independent Living Program graduates in Marysville, California, and a workshop presenter at the 31st Annual California Association of Black Social Workers State Conference in Sacramento where in presented "African American Children In The Foster Care System: Are We Preparing Them Enough for Emancipation".
Offering a rare blend of creative and operational strengths, Dahveed created Dahveed’s Voice and Vision. Dahveed also has significant impact on the foster care community. As an advocate for foster children he has been invited to attend public legislation forums; the Select Committee on Foster Care meetings in Sacramento, California.
Dahveed's exceptional track record of advocating for foster children is based on his philosophy that “every child’s voice should be heard.” He is known for delivering a positive message to others that have been through and still part of the foster care system; letting them know that they are not alone.
As a writer, Dahveed has coined the philosophy that “writing releases what the soul cries out for us to hear.” In his first book, Through The Eyes of A Foster Child: A Poetic Journey, Dahveed released his soul to the power of pen in an effort to allow not only his voice to be heard; but the voices of millions of foster children that still reside in the system.
While preparing to pursue his PhD in Holistic Medicine, he is also preparing to release his next book, Before I Was Born: I Saw The World Through Your Eyes; which is a book of poetry and prose for children. He is also writing his next two manuscripts for a 2010 release.
Dahveed is currently a member of American Holistic Health Association, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA).
He currently lives in Southern California.
- My Birthdate:
- January 15th
- My Birthplace:
- Greensboro, NC
- My Website:
- http://www.dahveed.com
- My Favorite Website:
- http://www.myspace.com/dahveedvv
- My Favorite Places on Earth:
- San Diego, Tokyo, Las Vegas, Catalina Island, and Idyllwild
- My Favorite Foods:
- Pasta, sushi, asian foods
- My Favorite Beverages:
- Coca-Cola, Sprite, No Fear Energy Drink, Power Aide
- My Favorite Sports Team and/or Individual Sports Personalities:
- Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers
- My Favorite Movies:
- Maltese Falcon, Casablanca
- My Favorite Television Shows:
- Y&R, CSI-Vegas, Forensic Files, Law and Order: SVU, Dexter, Weeds
- My Favorite Music:
- Smooth Jazz
- My Career:
- Writer, Clinical Researcher
- My Accomplishments:
- WRITING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2009
Book Release: Before I Was Born
Children's book of poetry and prose
Date to be determined
2006
Listed as one of the Top 100 Authors of the Year for 2005-2006 and Top 10 Most Popular Self-Published Author for 2005-2006 by Disilgold Publishing in New York.
Received - San Diego Public Library Local Author Award for Through The Eyes of A Foster Child: A Poetic Journey
2005
Published Through The Eyes of A Foster Child: A Poetic Journey with AuthorHouse publishers
2004
Published poem "Let It Flow" in San Diego Arts & Poets Magazine
Certificate of Achievement “Honorable Mention" for Let It Flow by Famous Poets Society
Editor’s Choice Award “Outstanding Achievement In Poetry” by The International Society of Poets for Mirror Image
Editor’s Choice Award “Outstanding Achievement In Poetry” by The International Society of Poets for The Answer
2003
Nominated as one of the Best Poets of the year by The International Society of Poets
- Why I'm Here:
- To Network, To Make Friends, To Learn
- My Passion:
- To release my soul to the power of the pen as I write across the pages of your mind.
Validation
When we search for "ourselves" in the eyes of others, we have imprisoned our own-selves in believing that our self-worth is nothing unless others validate who we are. Unless we approve of whom we are, what we are, and what we are capable of doing as an individual, only then we will have released "ourselves" from our own imprisonment. We are in charge of our own life's destiny and what we do and become can only be validated by our accomplishments and failures; not by what others may think of us.
Dahveed "The Essence of Wisdom and Life"
Dahveed "The Essence of Wisdom and Life"
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New Beginnings
A new day has begun
As a distant breeze rolls across the fields of dreams
Bringing forth a new beginning;
Blowing away days before
Leaving traces of what was and what is to become
As a new day has begun
© Dahveed - All Rights Reserved. U… Continue
Posted on April 25, 2008 at 2:30pm —
Beyond The Horizon
Trying to look Beyond The Horizon
Where the sun goes to set
One day ends . . .
Another begins
As -
seagulls
descend
On the California shores
Discussing the philosophy of life and more,
As my “brother” Pablo and I explore
T… Continue
Posted on April 25, 2008 at 2:30pm —
Favorite Quote
Writing releases what the soul cries out for us to hear. - Dahveed
Posted on April 24, 2008 at 8:40am —
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