Author: Joyce M. Rose-Harris

Joyce M. Rose-Harris is an activist, blogger, video podcaster, and published poet. She has worked in the political and nonprofit sectors since 2017. Joyce launched PaisleyPerspective blog in 2011 to be a positive and insightful voice in the universe. She has poetry published in periodicals and anthologies. Joyce currently serves on the Board of The Watering Hole, which is dedicated to the growth of poets of color; and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In her spare time she enjoys cheering for her hometown Chicago sports teams especially Da Bears as well as the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team.

Poetry: We Still Remember

~~~ Though tears are shed less frequently hearts longing is not as painful we still feel empathy for families seeking to fill the void of loss; lives changed long ago on a sunny day work halted and freedoms shattered with souls leaping from upper floors; today we still remember, lighting candles, reading names of victims […]

We Still Remember

Update: 2012 DNC Through A Delegates Eyes

~~~ This is day two of the official part of the 2012 Democratic National Convention and I have been proudly participating in the process. Monday began with caucuses including the African American caucus. Monday speakers spoke about moving forward and encouraging our community to vote. Tuesday included the Women’s Caucus where we heard from Donna […]

Day One Recap: 2012 DNC Through A Delegates Eyes

~~~ Today was check-in day for me in Charlotte, NC for my week as a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. When elected in May for this opportunity, I didn’t initially intend to blog about the experience. However, I realized that this was a unique chance to share my experiences including welcome parties and […]

Day One Photo Recap of My 2012 DNC Experience

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From The Beginning Of Time…

~~~ From the beginning of time there has been disobedience by human-beings. We learn from the Holy Bible that Adam and Eve were both disobedient; they ate of the tree of knowledge against God’s instructions to Adam. This act of disobedience banished them from the Garden of Eden. They would forever have a life that […]

Prelude to 2012 Democratic National Convention

~~~ In exactly one week the opening gavel of the 2012 Democratic National Convention will call the convention to order. PaisleyPerspective will have access on the floor when I attend the convention as a National Delegate representing South Carolina. This is a unique opportunity for me and approximately 5,000 citizens of the United States and […]

Missing Children

~~~ Everyday in the United States children are abducted. It is important to take notice when any child is missing. It doesn’t matter whether they are a toddler or a teenager. I recently learned that a former co-workers 15 year old daughter is missing. I have decided to do what I do best by blogging […]

Music Review: It Gleams

~~~ This June It Gleams the latest album by Kid Static dropped. Last October, PaisleyPerspective interviewed KS and learned about plans for this new project. We were provided a hint of what was to come but remained mum until it went public. Now it’s here. We’ve given it a listen and decided to share our […]

PaisleyPerspective Supports President Obama

~~~ Way back in February of 2007, I took the time to research and learn the issues important to each of the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 2008 United States Presidential Election. I remember thinking that the candidate I would most likely support was Senator Hillary Clinton. However the result of my […]