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Episode 5 - Heard'em Say (Interview with Walter "Wally" Jennings)
In the episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Walter “Wally B.” Jennings. Wally and I have been peers within the nonprofit world for over a decade. He is one of the most supportive individuals in his field and he has helped to guide a generation of youth spoken word artists in Tampa FL. He is a gifted storyteller who helps you find humanity in every situation. See below for his complete bio.
Walter "Wally B." Jennings is an ordained minister, published poet, spoken word artist, radio personality, community organizer, instructor and strawberry Fruit Roll-Up enthusiast! A native of Tampa, FL, he began writing poetry as an 8th grade student in response to an English assignment. His poems share and discuss common experiences from everyday life, ranging from: diabetes, marriage and fatherhood, youth empowerment, and self-determination. Wally does not use profanity or vulgarity in his work, to ensure his messages can be communicated in all mediums.
Wally B.’s poetical talents have allowed him to conduct over 1000 performances, workshops and mentorship sessions in the national spoken word community over his 20-year career. He is an award winning, 4-Time Finalist of the Southern Fried Regional Poetry Competition. Wally currently serves as a Poet Artist in Residence for Hillsborough County Schools and the Arts Council of Hillsborough County-reaching over 800 students and teachers per year.
Wally B. is one of the founding members of Back Talk Poetry Troupe (the organization responsible for Black on Black Rhyme) and founder of “Black on Black Rhyme-Tampa”, one of Central Florida’s largest and longest running open-mic poetry shows since September 2001.
He graduated from Florida A&M University (Cum Laude) in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics.
Walter currently serves as Program Manager for the University of South Florida Foundation- Diversity Initiatives and Scholarship Office, which provides support for the USF student community through philanthropic contributions.
He has been married to his wife, Charmaine for 19 years and they have two children: Charmione-17 and Simone-12.
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By Tonya SmartIn the episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Walter “Wally B.” Jennings. Wally and I have been peers within the nonprofit world for over a decade. He is one of the most supportive individuals in his field and he has helped to guide a generation of youth spoken word artists in Tampa FL. He is a gifted storyteller who helps you find humanity in every situation. See below for his complete bio.
Walter "Wally B." Jennings is an ordained minister, published poet, spoken word artist, radio personality, community organizer, instructor and strawberry Fruit Roll-Up enthusiast! A native of Tampa, FL, he began writing poetry as an 8th grade student in response to an English assignment. His poems share and discuss common experiences from everyday life, ranging from: diabetes, marriage and fatherhood, youth empowerment, and self-determination. Wally does not use profanity or vulgarity in his work, to ensure his messages can be communicated in all mediums.
Wally B.’s poetical talents have allowed him to conduct over 1000 performances, workshops and mentorship sessions in the national spoken word community over his 20-year career. He is an award winning, 4-Time Finalist of the Southern Fried Regional Poetry Competition. Wally currently serves as a Poet Artist in Residence for Hillsborough County Schools and the Arts Council of Hillsborough County-reaching over 800 students and teachers per year.
Wally B. is one of the founding members of Back Talk Poetry Troupe (the organization responsible for Black on Black Rhyme) and founder of “Black on Black Rhyme-Tampa”, one of Central Florida’s largest and longest running open-mic poetry shows since September 2001.
He graduated from Florida A&M University (Cum Laude) in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics.
Walter currently serves as Program Manager for the University of South Florida Foundation- Diversity Initiatives and Scholarship Office, which provides support for the USF student community through philanthropic contributions.
He has been married to his wife, Charmaine for 19 years and they have two children: Charmione-17 and Simone-12.