Origins and Crossroads Poetry Reading Honors Harriet Tubman

GREENVILLE, S.C. - EntSun -- Harford County, Maryland native, poet and social justice advocate, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair, founder of White Girl Advocacy LLC will be in Dorchester County, Maryland for a Poetry Reading honoring Harriet Tubman during April, National Poetry Month. The Poetry Reading, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, 4068 Golden Hill Road, Church Creek, MD 21622 on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join poet and Harford County native, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair as she shares a selection of original poems about Harriet Tubman and her journey on the matter of race electrified by Harriet Tubman's heroic flight to freedom.

Below is an introductory poem from "Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman's Journey on the Matter of Race"

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Harriet

State of Maryland, Dorchester County

On her head was a bounty

Be Free or Die

Across the miles, she did fly

Following the drinking gourd in the sky

-Melissa Whiteford St. Clair

About Melissa Whiteford St. Clair:

Founder of White Girl Advocacy, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair found herself emotionally affected by the rise of social injustice in the U.S. She shares her message of unity and social justice through interactive advocacy workshops, antiracism efforts, poetry readings, and talks. Melissa has published two books of poetry "Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman's Journey on the Matter of Race" and "Heart Work A Heart-Centered Collection of Poems" and "White Girl Homework," a self-guided workbook. She is also a contributing poet to the "South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology" 2023, 2024, and "Finding Common Ground Leaning In To Listen." She was named the "Rise and Shine: What American Means To Me" State Winner by the South Carolina Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with the entry of a photo and accompanying poem.

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For more information, visit http://www.whitegirladvocacy.com.

About Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park:

The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park is a 17-acre park owned and managed by the Maryland Park Service with support from the National Park Service. This state park and visitor center commemorates the life and legacy of the legendary Underground Railroad conductor, Harriet Tubman. Immersive exhibits depict Harriet Tubman's childhood while enslaved, her courageous flight to freedom, and her daring rescue missions. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.

The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park is part of the Maryland Park Service Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Visit https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tubman.aspx.