Dr. Rebecca Dupas performed her first original poem at age 18 and by her early twenties was trusted to co-host what was then the longest-running weekly open mic in Baltimore City. Two decades later, she is a Baltimore Legend award recipient and named Baltimore’s 2024 Renaissance Woman of the Year, among other awards in DC and beyond. Dr. Dupas is an accomplished multi-disciplinary artist known for her vulnerability and relatability. Her impactful career and writing ability have earned her recognition on platforms like C-SPAN, PBS, WEAA, Sirius XM, The Washington Post, The Afro, Baltimore’s Artscape, and the DC Black Film Festival.
A Louisiana native now based in the DMV, Dr. Dupas has over 20 years of experience writing commissioned works, live performance, curation, hosting, and leading poetry and professional development workshops. Beyond curating open mic experiences throughout DC, she is the visionary behind innovative artist development projects such as The Harvest Society (an online writer’s circle), Body of Work (a solo artist showcase event), and The Baltimore Host Retreat (a community-based training event for event hosts in the DMV).
Rebecca has published seven books, including Somebody Else’s Blues (the novel, the relationship reflection journal, and an open mic poetry experience), Not Without Black Women, and the children’s book Mario Goes to the Museum, which explore themes central to the Black experience.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Dr. Dupas serves as a Program Manager and a Director of Education with experience in community outreach and work rooted in social justice and human rights issues.
For bookings and merchandise, visit rebeccadupas.com.
I Am Woman
By Rebecca Dupas
Shotgun
By Rebecca Dupas
