Mirroring Through Art

Join Valerie for transformative workshops, performances, lectures, and curated tailored experiences that inspire and empower through various artistic mediums.

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Engage in powerful speaking sessions and workshops that reflect your true self.

Experience the joy of movement through performance, choreography, or anywhere in between

Explore historical programming that connects past narratives to present empowerment and self-reflection.

Words have power, and I bring them to life. Let's find, create, or express life together

Spoken Word

Words have power, and I bring them to life through electrifying spoken word performances and soul-stirring commissioned poetry. Whether on stage or crafting a custom piece for your event, my work is designed to move, inspire, and provoke thought. From celebrations to social justice movements, I use poetry to reflect truth and ignite transformation.

Book me for a live performance or commission a one-of-a-kind poem tailored to your vision.

If you would like to read some of my written work, you should check out The Day God Saw Me As Black by D. Danyelle Thomas of #UnfitChristian where I'm a contributing author. Thank you for your support!

Dance & Choreography

Movement tells stories words cannot. With expertise in contemporary, modern, liturgical, and African American cultural dance, I create choreography that embodies history, spirituality, and raw emotion.

Whether you need a choreographer for a production, a dance instructor for a workshop, or a movement artist for an event, I bring intentionality and artistry to every step. Let’s create something powerful together.

Historian & Archivist

History lives in us, and I’m here to help preserve, interpret, and share it. As a Smithsonian Affiliate Historian specializing in North American and Black Americana history, I uncover hidden narratives and bring the past into the present.

From archival research to historical consulting, I help institutions, educators, and communities engage deeply with our collective history.

Speaker & Facilitator

I bring history, culture, and spirituality to life through engaging talks and interactive workshops. My signature topics explore Black faith, music, identity, and resistance, including:

  • Soul Roles: Purpose & Identity

  • Social Development for Youth & Young Adults

  • Hymns, Hip-Hop, Hootin’ & Hollerin’ Holiness

  • Poetry, Prophecy, and Afro-Futurism

  • The Coded Language of Negro Spirituals

  • Juneteenth as Sacred Day

Book me to inspire, educate, and spark conversations that matter.