Medium: Literary Arts

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Founder of White Girl Advocacy, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair found herself emotionally affected by the rise of social injustice in the U.S. She shares her message of unity and social justice through interactive advocacy workshops, antiracism efforts, poetry readings, and talks.
Melissa has published two books of poetry “Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of Race” and "Heart Work A Heart-Centered Collection of Poems" and “White Girl Homework,” a self-guided workbook. She is also a contributing poet to the "South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology” 2023, 2024, and “Finding Common Ground Leaning In To Listen.”
She was named the “Rise and Shine: What American Means To Me” State Winner by the South Carolina Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with the entry of a photo and accompanying poem.
Her poem, “Harriet’s Feat to Freedom” was included in the Hilton Head Island Poetry Trail (Mitchelville). For more information, visit http://www.whitegirladvocacy.com.
Melissa encourages others to use curiosity and creativity as tools for personal discovery. She has an affinity for bees, yoga, and porch sitting.

Video Links:
Demo Reel
https://youtu.be/vrIxfLGfjjo

Imma White Girl. Original lyrics by Melissa Whiteford St. Clair
Location: Hester General Store
https://youtube.com/shorts/6hW7xPNP5tQ?feature=share

Spoken word. At the Corner of Lynch and Main. Original poem by Melissa Whiteford St. Clair. Community Remembrance Project Soil Collection Ceremony for Robert Williams
https://youtu.be/McXIFC1jG4U

For more videos visit:
https://www.youtube.com/@whitegirladvocacy/videos