as we are a streak of light, a shadow, a blade of grass, bending with humility, I feel grace

Melida among, acclaimed writers as Frederick Douglass, Upton Sinclair, Tillie Olsen, Philip Levine, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Martin Espada

The literature is arranged under eight primary “ Definitions and Ideals,” “Entering the Work Force,” “Hard Work and Hard The Working Poor,”

It deepens the understanding of working-class literature, history, culture, and artistic production, while attending to ...

Art as a Spiritual Experience Poetry & Prose by: Melida Rodas Photos by: Melida Rodas and Xielo Luna Cora

Melida's work is published in the 2022 June Issue of the publication. About The Sun Click here for Melida's Work in JUNE ISSUE . A Highly...

My work, "Art as a Spiritual Experience" can be found here ! Publication: Transformations Essay: Including Prose, Poetry Photography...

Melida ‘s prose and poetry on the immigrant experience continue to be used as  a teaching tool by teachers nationwide...Save Ellis Island

2005 - Poet / Play Write The Heist Project A collaborative, multimedia play exploring  two true stories: Producing Artistic Director:...

Poet, Melida Rodas made history in 2013 when she was chosen by The City of Jersey City to serve as inaugural poet. She recited her poem “The

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Melida's letter helped raise awareness and support for Marist High School on the verge of closure. The letter and the plight of the...

One of Melida's proudest accomplishments has been reviving "The Shield," School Newspaper and creating the Marist Poetry Magazine.

Transformations, Volume 25, Issue 1 Spring-Summer 2014 Partners: Michigan State University Press Penn State University Press SBL Press...

The NJCU English Department has given me so much ...

In a historic moment,  at the latest New York City Poetry Festival, Melida presented her poetry along side the violin.

Paths Launch! MARCH 4, 2015 Publication: Melida Rodas - Memoir and Poems Please join us in celebration of the 2014-2015 issue of Paths on...

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2013 Poet / Artist  Grant Award PROARTS  and  Sustainable Jersey City “Words for Change”  an environmentally conscious project involving ...

2022 Woman of Action Award Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs Nominated by Mayor Fulop and Council Person Denise Ridley for Melida’s...