Pheralyn Dove’s Blog

Pausing To Pay Respects, Obeying the Spirit, & Unrestrained Joy

Pausing To Pay Respects, Obeying the Spirit, & Unrestrained Joy

“Ancestral Healing” from “Grandmother Julia” Series by pcd. Photography/Mixed Media/20”x30” On view @ Philadelphia City Hall. “How Art Heals.” Through April 14, 2023. Although it’s the end of February, it felt like spring in Philadelphia the other day. Rittenhouse...

Black History. Black Art. Black Culture.

Black History. Black Art. Black Culture.

Black History. Black Art. Black Culture. By Pheralyn Dove I am humbled and grateful that new work from my “Collective Consciousness Series” is included in “Expressions & Interpretations from 11 Artists of Color,” curated by Dane Tilghman. The opening reception is...

The Juneteenth Arts Ensemble

The Juneteenth Arts Ensemble

By Pheralyn Dove Come Out and Experience a Transformation. We Uplift Our Ancestors with Ancient African Percussion Instruments. Live Music played on Acoustic and Electronic Instruments. Songs, Dance, & Poetry. Conceived and Directed by Bassist Bert Harris. I am...

“A Poem for My Father ~ & Haiku for June 14th “

“A Poem for My Father ~ & Haiku for June 14th “

By Pheralyn Dove Samuel C. Dove, Sr. October 29, 1919 ~June 14, 2019 Bless this Sacred date/ The anniversary of/ My Dad’s Transition My Hero When I say I'm proud of who I am, the people I come from, I truly mean it - When I say I'm thankful you're always there,...

Word From The Mother!

Word From The Mother!

From Mother To Daughter By Pheralyn Dove Happy Mother’s Day! In Loving Memory Esther Dingle Dove June 12, 1928 ~ February 28, 2020 Word from the Mother Mother Word Word Mother What are the Words? Tell us the Words Teach us the Words Give us the Words From the Mothers...

Poet Sonia Sanchez Soars!

Poet Sonia Sanchez Soars!

Sonia Sanchez Soars By Pheralyn Dove Sonia Sanchez, poet, activist, scholar, educator, cultural ambassador, and one of the kindest humans I have ever met, is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Arcadia University, and address the Class of 2022 at their...

“Capture the Essence”

“Capture the Essence”

Heath Brothers Tribute Concert Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/events/1557206457985040/ By Pheralyn Dove “Capturing The Essence” We honor our past when we capture the essence of our Forerunners I am humbled and grateful for the success of our Heath Brothers...

Thank You!

Thank You!

Thank You!!! By Pheralyn Dove The Heath Brothers Tribute Premiere Performance was a blast! Thanks for all who helped make it possible. Thanks for all who attended in person and via livestream. What a wonderful experience! It was indeed a pleasure and an honor working...

There Is Joy In The Journey

There Is Joy In The Journey

Joy in The Journey By Pheralyn Dove There is a certain amount of joy you feel when you reach for your goals Introducing Dove Culture Dove Culture’s tribute to The Heath Brothers premieres on Friday, April 15th, 2022, 7:30 pm EDT. We will be live on stage at the...

You & You Alone Are In Charge of Your Destiny

You & You Alone Are In Charge of Your Destiny

By Pheralyn Dove “Take charge of your own Destiny. Make up your mind To expand your life.” I believe most of us (myself included) spend way too much time and energy bemoaning our lot in life rather than proactively creating the life we truly want – the life of our...