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WallStreet Wes, From Prison to Poet Laureate

on May 4, 2023 Artist add comment

WHO IS WALLSTREET WES?

Wesley Robinson better known as WallStreet Wes, is the ultimate success story. Spending time in prison can shape people in many different ways. For Wes, prison was the catalyst he needed to change his life for the best. Using his time behind bars to learn a new skill. Wes has exceeded all expectations of what a former inmate can become.

Poetry isn’t just an art form. It also serves as a release for those who choose to create. WallStreet Wes found poetry during his incarceration. Using the gift of written language to not only express himself but also as a tool to aid his mental health.

Realizing the power of poetry, Wes began teaching other inmates the skill as well. In hopes of improving their overall understanding of themselves and as a tool to aid in their mental health journeys. It was during this time that Wes was deemed the Poets Laureate of the prison system. A position he still proudly holds to this day.

Recidivism was never going to be a problem for WallStreet. Since the end of his incarceration Wes has gone on to become a successful business owner, event host, educator, and creator. His compassion for people and passion to serve others have allowed him to become a major influence in the Cleveland, OH area.

Becoming certified by the Cleveland Clinic in Mental Health and First Aid have allowed Wes to partner with New Visions Unlimited (Mental Health Services) and become sponsored by Comma Club Clothing.

The award-winning poet is open for booking across the country. Inspiring, thought-provoking, wise and powerful are just a few of the words used to describe the poet who rose from the prison system.

You can catch up with Wes on IG. https://www.instagram.com/wallstreet_wes_gmtd/

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Mahalia Performs “Terms and Conditions” for VEVO Live

on May 3, 2023 Artist Music Videos add comment

Photo Cred: The Times website MEET MAHALIA Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of Mahalia's live performance of her latest single,

The Unique Experience: Breaking the Cycle

on May 1, 2023 Health & Wellness Podcasts add comment

HOW THINGS USED TO BE BREAK THE CYCLE: I've been labeled as the "Black Sheep" in my family for as far as I can remember.

Tracey Michelle Talks With DJ Pressure About Healthy Dating

on April 28, 2023 Events Health & Wellness Podcasts add comment

Meet Tracey Michelle Tracey Michelle is from Bolton, MS and now lives in Clinton, MS. Her goal is to create a place to encourage safe

Harry Belafonte, Singer, Activist & Icon Dies at 96

on April 27, 2023 News TenthLetterMedia add comment

Photo Cred: GZERO Media HARRY BELAFONTE, the beloved Caribbean singer that topped the charts and helped change the world has died. On Tuesday at his

Remembering Jerry Springer: The Man Behind The Show That Shocked America

on April 27, 2023 HANZDOWN MEDIA News add comment

Jerry Springer, the iconic host of The Jerry Springer Show, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 79. The talk show host rose to fame with his controversial program that ran for 27 years. Although Springer was known for his outrageous guests and dramatic confrontations, he once called his show “stupid” and regretted the effect he thought it had on American culture.

Springer’s journey to becoming the king of daytime talk shows was not an easy one. After running for Ohio governor in 1982, Springer tried his hand at commentary and eventually landed his own show. But it wasn’t what he intended it to be. “When we started, we were a serious show,” Springer said. “But then all of a sudden, it started going crazy. And when Universal bought us, they said, ‘From now on, only crazy.'”Despite the show’s immense success, Springer had his doubts. “No one’s watching because of me,” Springer said. “They’re watching because the stories are crazy and the people are outrageous.” Springer even went as far as to say that he “ruined the culture” with his show.

JERRY SPRINGER THE CONTROVERSIAL KING

The show’s content was often criticized for its lack of morals and ethics, with guests like a Ku Klux Klan member, a mole person, and a man who married a horse. But Springer was adamant about having no censorship. “If I can do a show where I’m okay that neo-Nazis are on, then what am I going to say no to?” he said.

While the show brought fame and fortune, it also brought its fair share of challenges. Springer once had a neo-Nazi guest on his show, which resulted in an emotional outburst from the host. “I kind of lost it,” Springer said. “I’d lost my family in the Holocaust, so when he started talking about turning my mother into a lampshade or something, I lost it.”

Jerry Springer’s legacy will be forever associated with his eponymous show. While he may have regretted the impact it had on American culture, there’s no denying that it left an indelible mark on the talk show genre.

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