MA Early College Community of Practice

Josephus Thompson III

Founder
The Poetry Project

As a teacher and lecturer, he founded The Poetry Project, where he works in both the educational and corporate setting focusing on “Education through Correlation,” where he uses poetry as a catalyst for literacy, leadership, and service.

The Host of syndicated radio show, The Poetry Café his voice is heard weekly over the airwaves as he showcases talented artists from all the world. The show also tours nationally and was featured on Amazon Prime in 2020!

He has performed for Oprah, opened for Kanye West and Floetry, shared stages with The Last Poets, traveled to Australia, London, Seoul, and South Africa as well as back and forth across the United States sharing his gift.

Every day he searches for new ways to use his gifts and abilities to pursue the hopes, dreams, ambitions and purpose of his life. Poet, Host, Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Dreamer, Visionary, Mentor, Brother, Father, Husband, and Son…..