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Interview with Wendy Jones, Author, Playwright and Book Publisher

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Wendy Jones is an author, playwright, and the president of Ida Bell Publishing, LLC. Named after Ida B. Wells, the investigative reporter and social activist, the company was established with the purpose to publish the work of people of color, immigrants, all women, and other outsiders.  Wendy spent her early years in the kitchen helping her mother, Josephine E. Jones, who … [Read more...]

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The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. It was founded in 2015 by Renée Phillips, artists’ advocate & mentor, and also Founder, Director & Curator of Manhattan Arts International. As a community of artists, writers and advocates we believe ART & ARTISTS are positive catalysts for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. ART & ARTISTS have the power to bring positive change to the world.

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