La Toya A. Hampton, MSW, (she/they), a native of Portland, Oregon, artistically known as The Poet Lady Rose is a queer Black femme educator, entrepreneur and poet, who began performing spoken word poetry in 2008, using the stage name Lady Rose, in memory of her late father, Roosevelt.
She has performed at open mics in both Portland and Los Angeles and has been a featured artist of Blacque Butterfly's Showcase, Unchaste Readers Series, Colored Pencils, Screen Time Slam, One Mic One Globe, Soapbox Poets Open Mic and more. Her poem "Brown Knows" is featured throughout the acclaimed documentary Black Girl in Suburbia (www.blackgirlinsuburbia.com).
In addition, she is credited as a performer/songwriter on Ancient Lapis: A Collection of Folktales and Testimonies. In 2013, she spearheaded her one-woman show, "Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose," at Headwaters Theatre in Portland, Oregon and self-published a zine of the same name. Though she viewed that as an accomplishment, many have asked when she would formally/professionally publish her works. Well, she believes that time now.
Lady Rose has long been a community and youth advocate. Both on a personal and professional basis, she has always offered and been a go-to for being an advocate for others in need of assistance and getting their needs met. An as an educator and mentor to youth for more than 20 years, La Toya has also conducted classes/presentations for elementary, middle and high school students, helping them to explore poetry and use writing as a form of self-care and expression, as well as a tool to uncover and share in common interests and struggle.
Receiving donations towards the completion of this project, will not only be personally and professionally fulfilling for her, but will also have real and positive impacts of a potentially much farther reach. Her example, message, representation of often marginalized communities, numerous achievements despite experiencing traumas of emotional and physical abuse, and using writing and performing as a form of self-expression and self-care, as well as a vehicle to connect with and be a voice for others, serves as tools of inspiration and empowerment for others of all ages and backgrounds.
The fundraising goal is $7,000.
Funds will be used for the following:
- Final Book Cover Design
- Book Editing and Formatting
- Book Publishing/Printing
- Audio and Visual Recording
- Photo Shoot
- Marketing and Advertising
- Book Tours and Signings/Performances
- Living Expenses
Please help this goal come to fruition and share with others. Thank you in advance.
Love, peace and poetry,
The Poet Lady Rose 🌹✊🏽
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The Poet Lady Rose Performance at Third Eye Books on 12-11-21
Check out what a Lady Rose fan had to say:
"I will never forget the first time I witnessed Lady Rose
capture a room full of people from various economic and cultural
backgrounds. You could literally feel the group coming together as one
relinquishing our attention and acknowledging that something very
powerful was happening. The energy changed to a state of unison, full
agreement in her words, method, and full acceptance of her undeniable
talent as a writer and spoken word artist.
Lady Rose's symphony of words and delivery of rhythmic verses
places you in a state of being honestly present, listening and
receiving an intended message that seamlessly connects to all five of
the human senses, in return allowing you to take a compelling journey
through her conflicts and triumphs.
Her poetry is personal and vulnerable, sincere qualities that
permit her audiences to relate, and leaving her fans wanting more. Her
performances and poems will take you on a tour of intelligence,
circumstances, experience, spirituality, and being human."
~Dj Rayley
Dance Specialist
Perks
Thank you! Welcome to being a "Rose Buddy" (Lady Rose supporter). You can choose to have your name included on the Gratitude page of the book.
In addition to our thanks and acknowledgement on the Gratitude Page (printed in the book), you receive the e-Book version of Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose. Estimated date of delivery: March 2022.
Why get your Lady Rose poetry in just one format? Get both the e-book and the hardcopy paperback signed by Lady Rose! Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Increase the beauty of your experience by always being able to hear the poems how Lady Rose intended, receiving digital recordings of all of the poems included in Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose, in addition to what is included in the Blossom package. Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Enhance your Lady Rose experience, in addition to the above Single Red package, by your deluxe audio including behind the scenes stories of inspiration and influence of the pieces contained in Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose. Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Share your Lady Rose experience by receiving an additional 4 signed copies of "Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose" to give as gifts, in addition to the above Hybrid package. Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Can it get better? Of course, it can! Get your very own Lady Rose performance. The Poet Lady Rose will provide up to a 30-minute performance/Q&A either virtually or in-person (in-person limited to Portland Metropolitan Area only), in addition to the above Heirloom package. Great for schools, organizations, and corporations, but also as a unique gift! Estimated date of delivery: Books February 2022; Performance to be arranged by February 2023.
Make it the ultimate event! Add an up to 90-minute workshop facilitated by The Poet Lady Rose for up to 10 participant limit is recommended. Up to 10 books will be gifted to participants. Can happen together or apart from the The Poet Lady Rose performance that comes with The Arrangement package. Great for schools, organizations, and corporations, but also as a unique gift! Estimated date of delivery: Books February 2022; Performance and workshop: to be arranged by February 2023.
As a "Rosarian," “one who is fond of, develops, or cultivates roses,” your donation helps to ensure full development and execution of The Poet Lady Rose experience. In addition to The Exhibitor package, your donation will enable Lady Rose to grow in her artistic study, practice, expression and reach. It is rare that art is taken seriously as “work,” something to be valued and impactful beyond entertainment. Although I am grateful for donations at all levels and abilities, donating at The Royal Rosarian level is truly an investment in not only the arts, but the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of those who have had a hand in healing and saving lives, especially during the COVID pandemic. Estimated date of delivery: Books February 2022; Performance and workshop: to be arranged by February 2023.
Activity
Thank you! Welcome to being a "Rose Buddy" (Lady Rose supporter). You can choose to have your name included on the Gratitude page of the book.
In addition to our thanks and acknowledgement on the Gratitude Page (printed in the book), you receive the e-Book version of Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose. Estimated date of delivery: March 2022.
Why get your Lady Rose poetry in just one format? Get both the e-book and the hardcopy paperback signed by Lady Rose! Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Increase the beauty of your experience by always being able to hear the poems how Lady Rose intended, receiving digital recordings of all of the poems included in Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose, in addition to what is included in the Blossom package. Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Enhance your Lady Rose experience, in addition to the above Single Red package, by your deluxe audio including behind the scenes stories of inspiration and influence of the pieces contained in Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose. Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Share your Lady Rose experience by receiving an additional 4 signed copies of "Holes of a Piece of Me: An Introduction to Lady Rose" to give as gifts, in addition to the above Hybrid package. Estimated date of delivery: February 2022.
Can it get better? Of course, it can! Get your very own Lady Rose performance. The Poet Lady Rose will provide up to a 30-minute performance/Q&A either virtually or in-person (in-person limited to Portland Metropolitan Area only), in addition to the above Heirloom package. Great for schools, organizations, and corporations, but also as a unique gift! Estimated date of delivery: Books February 2022; Performance to be arranged by February 2023.
Make it the ultimate event! Add an up to 90-minute workshop facilitated by The Poet Lady Rose for up to 10 participant limit is recommended. Up to 10 books will be gifted to participants. Can happen together or apart from the The Poet Lady Rose performance that comes with The Arrangement package. Great for schools, organizations, and corporations, but also as a unique gift! Estimated date of delivery: Books February 2022; Performance and workshop: to be arranged by February 2023.
As a "Rosarian," “one who is fond of, develops, or cultivates roses,” your donation helps to ensure full development and execution of The Poet Lady Rose experience. In addition to The Exhibitor package, your donation will enable Lady Rose to grow in her artistic study, practice, expression and reach. It is rare that art is taken seriously as “work,” something to be valued and impactful beyond entertainment. Although I am grateful for donations at all levels and abilities, donating at The Royal Rosarian level is truly an investment in not only the arts, but the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of those who have had a hand in healing and saving lives, especially during the COVID pandemic. Estimated date of delivery: Books February 2022; Performance and workshop: to be arranged by February 2023.
