Poet’s Bio: Jahi Minkah Trotter was born in Atlanta, GA, and moved to Alabama
when he was six years old. He has been writing poetry since he was 11 years
old. He has written two poetry books: It Was Already Written (2016) and Adapting
To Life: Poems and Quotes by Jahi Minkah Trotter (2020). He developed a
love for filmmaking while receiving his bachelor’s degree in social science.
Jahi decided to continue his quest for filmmaking at Savannah College of Art
and Design in Atlanta, GA. 

During
his final two years at SCAD, Jahi was encouraged by his professors to go into
acting while continuing to work behind the camera as well. This was a crucial
time for Jahi. He lost his father in 2019 a month before taking an elective
acting class that lead him into acting. He lost his mother in 2021 and
continues to act and create films, including his thesis film “The Last Job,”
in which he acted and starred in. Jahi graduated with a master’s degree in film and television from SCAD in June 2022.  

Now,
Jahi is still working on creating new films and acting. He is currently signed
to Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency in Buford, GA. 

Deliah
Lawrence: What inspired you to be a poet?

Jahi
Trotter: My mother. She always had me reading and was in love with the
arts. Also, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes and Tupac Shakur.

DL: What
are three fun facts about yourself?

JT: I like
kickboxing, I’m a filmmaker and I enjoy cosplay. 

DL: In
celebration of National Poetry Month, can you share with us a few of your
poems?

JT: Adapting To Life: Poems and
Quotes – Full Audiobook 🎧📖 – Jahi Minkah
Trotter (youtube.com)

Jahi
Minkah Trotter

They say
you’ve changed But the truth is they changed first You just adapted.

YouTube
Poetry videos 

December
Nights – Jahi Minkah Trotter (youtube.com) 

LOVE/HATE
– Jahi Trotter (youtube.com) 

DL: What
new projects are you currently working on?

JT: I’m mostly
filming and acting at the moment. I’m also in the process of working on my third
poetry book dedicated to my mother. 

DL: Where
can readers learn more about you and your poetry?

JT: Readers
can get more information here:

DL: Thanks so
much for being here with us today. I know my readers will enjoy getting to know
you and your work.

JT: Thank you.

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Deliah Lawrence Attorney, Author, Blogger, Workshop Facilitator

Deliah Lawrence is a Maryland-based attorney and award-winning author of two romantic suspense novels (Gotta Let It Go and Gotta Get It Back) set in Baltimore. She’s also a blogger and workshop facilitator who writes poetry and short stories.

When Deliah isn’t writing, you can find her reading a book, indulging in her addiction to investigation discovery shows; or painting her yet-to-be exhibited oil artworks of landscapes, portraits or whatever else comes to her creative mind. Constantly on the go, she is also a member of the Black Writers’ Guild of Maryland and Sisters in Crime.

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