Author Archives: Dessie Bey

About Dessie Bey

Dessie Bey is the author of three poetry books and editor of two anthologies. She is co-founder of The Langston Hughes Poetry Society of Pittsburgh; the principal organizer of “slave narrative readings” for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas; founder & curator of the African/African American Mobile Museum; and a freelance writer. As a social activist, she is the founder of MAAMs (Mothers of African American Males). Dessie is also Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Sankofa Village.Contact: dbeypoet@gmail.com.

Activist Rick Adams Stay Tuned: The Revolution Is Being Televised | By Dessie Bey

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Dessie Bey

Pittsburgh is blessed to have a politically astute leader such as Rick Adams in our mist. His political savvy is above and beyond a politician’s narrow focus. He says of today’s political scene, “unfortunately, unless a political change is made, … Continue reading →