Dr. Rebecca Dupas is an accomplished multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans poetry, fiction, nonfiction, photography, and jewelry design. Her impactful career has earned her recognition on platforms like Fox 5, C-SPAN, PBS, and WEAA, as well as features in The Washington Post and the DC Black Film Festival. Known for her vulnerability and relatability, Dr. Dupas has been honored as a two-time Poet of the Year in Philadelphia and Baltimore and named a Baltimore Legend at the Crown Awards.
A Louisiana native now based in the DMV, Dr. Dupas has over 20 years of experience curating and hosting influential poetry events, including programs at Busboys & Poets and Applebee's. She is the visionary behind innovative projects like Body of Work, Coffee & Critiques, and The Baltimore Host Retreat.
Her published works—Somebody Else’s Blues, Not Without Black Women, and the children’s book Mario Goes to the Museum—explore themes central to the Black experience. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she serves as a program manager and director of education. For bookings and merchandise, visit rebeccadupas.com.
I Am Woman
By Rebecca Dupas
Shotgun
By Rebecca Dupas