The inaugural Poet Laureate of Alachua County, Florida.
E. Stanley Richardson
American poet, actor, playwright, producer, educator, workshop facilitator, and an advocate for the transformative power of poetry and the arts.
“E. Stanley Richardson’s take on poetry and culture in Alachua County”
Life And Legacy
Born and raised in the small town of Alachua, Florida, he once excelled as a scholar-athlete with a promising future in political science. Anchored by the poetry that had always been his quiet companion, he transformed from a scholar-athlete into a powerful advocate for the arts, proving it’s never too late to embrace one’s true calling.
Community and Media
E. Stanley Richardson is a passionate advocate for the arts, empowering his North Central Florida community through workshops, festivals, and performances that inspire action and celebrate diversity. Featured in local and regional media, his work amplifies rural + historically underserved voices and addresses vital social issues.
Discover more about his community impact and ongoing efforts to create meaningful change.
ARTSPEAKSgnv, inc.
Since 2012, ARTSPEAKSgnv Inc. has championed poets and artists in North Central Florida, creating opportunities to engage with the literary, visual, and performing arts. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we inspire creativity and foster diverse voices through performances, workshops, and festivals. Join us—participate, partner, or donate—and help us make the arts accessible to all!
Hip Hop is Dead – Long Live Hip Hop
In his debut poetry collection, E. Stanley Richardson fuses Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Hip Hop poetry to celebrate the everyday African American experience and challenge the forces that distort its artistic power. This is poetry that moves, questions, and calls to action. Discover its message and ask yourself:
“How Sacred Is The Music?”
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