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Latorial Faison is no ordinary woman. She has walked many miles in the shoes of a military spouse, mother, poet, author and educator. And through her exploration of life via writing, the role of "activist" can be added to her list. Faison's poetry speaks to the issues of women and minorities, and she focuses on education, politics, and social norms. A native of Courtland, VA, Faison studied English and Religion at the University of Virginia and VA TECH. Though Faison had been writing poetry since adolescence, in March 2000 she walked onto the literary scene as the founding editor of Poetically Speaking, a globally read online poetry magazine. In 2001 Faison's first book collection of poems, Secrets of My Soul, was published. This collection set the stage for what would follow in later publications such as Immaculate Perceptions published in 2003, and three additional collections focusing on African American History: 28 Days of Poetry Celebrating Black History I, II, and III (2006, 2008, 2012).
Faison has been published in various literary journals, magazines, anthologies, and online publications. She has been published in the US and abroad. Faison's writing has been featured on websites of the National Department of Defense, the Department of the U. S. Army, and the Pentagon. Additionally, she has been published and featured in the following: The Fort Lee Traveller, Awareness Magazine, BET's The Digital Drum, Chicken Bones: A Literary Journal, Facets Literary Magazine, RiverSedge, The Nubian Chronicles, Seeker Magazine, Timbooktu, Skyline Magazine, Anointed Magazine, NubianPoets.com, The Taj Mahal Review, A Commonwealth of Words, The San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterly, Voices, Magnet & Steel, Dakota House Journal, Reflections Magazine, Free Verse, Black News, Headlight Journal, Locust Magazine, L'Attitude, To Earth From Venus, Red River Review,Carnelian, Women and Sport, The Poetry Society of VA's 80th Anniversary Anthology, Voices in Wartime, PoetsAgainsttheWar.org, and the University of Toledo's "Poems for Peace" project.
Latorial's story "On Good Ground" was featured in the 2003 NAACP Image Award winning book, Keeping the Faith, a collection of nonfiction essays on love, courage, healing and hope from the Black Community edited by Tavis Smiley. Her work has also received notice on radio shows like The Tom Joyner Morning Show and PowerTalkFM.com. Faison has also been published in Ladies of the Ironhorse, a collection of writing by female soldiers and civilians associated with the 4th Infantry Division during its first deployment to war in Iraq. Faison's poetry was amongst 20,000 poems submitted to US Congress in the Poets Against the War Initiative. In 2004, Faison was honored by the U.S. Department of the Army with the prestigious Commander's Award for Public Service. Faison's poetry continues to show up all over the U.S. as well as in Canada, the U.K., India, and South Africa. Faison continues to write. Forthcoming publications include a sixth collection of poetry and possibly children's books. Faison has taught college English for various colleges and universities in the U.S. to include Coker College, Johnson C. Smith University, Central Texas College, Robert Morris University, ITT Tech, DeVry University, and Richard Bland College. Currently, Faison is an Adjunct Professor at Virginia State University.
Book Latorial Faison for your next big event. Whether you're having an essay contest or carrying out some other literatary or creative writing initiative, Faison would be an excellent speaker for your event. She has volunteered in schools and worked on major Young Authors projects resulting in publications featuring entire student bodies of schools. She does poetry readings, creative and professional writing workshops, book signings, and all types of special appearances. Audiences of all ages and genders are inspired by Faison, her story, and her life's work. For information on Faison's recent or upcoming events, visit the EVENTS link of this site or network with Faison on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace. Invite Latorial Faison, Poet & Author, to your next classroom, school, community, church, college, or university event!
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