Mocha Sunrise Magazine

Terri A. Durden Author • Poet • Playwright • Historian • Mentor/Youth Advocate Terri A. Durden resides in Lancaster, PA. where she is actively involved in the arts. She has one published book of poetry and will be launching a poetry CD soon. She has also written six plays that have headlined major theater houses including the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA. In 1995, she founded a non-profit organization; Tribute at Freedom’s Crossing, with the vision of celebrating African American ancestry by documenting the names of former slaves and conducting Underground Railroad tours in Lancaster County.

She is passionate about educating our next generation about their Black history.

Durden is a 12 year Roster Artist through the Pennsylvania Council on the arts Partners program at Millersville University. She has been a featured poet for numerous events including; “Eyes Wide Shut” a tribute film to those that have lost their lives in the Iraqi War; three year featured poet at WFNM Radio; featured poet at Penns Landing Celebration of Culture and many more. In addition, she has performed with well-known artists such as Jill Scott, The Twin Poets of HBO’s Def Poetry Show, Saul Williams, Flowmentalz and Quiet Rage of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Show. Her most memorable performance was for Mayor Gray’s inauguration in Lancaster, PA. as well as performing for the Black History Celebration at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Most recently Terri A. Durden has created a n online magazine; “Mocha Sunrise Magazine” as founder of this magazine she hopes to keep people abreast of current issues in their culture and community…by being the platform for them to voice their concerns freely/tactfully and in a more positive manner. “Art and I are one. Why? It is the rhythm of my life. Together we make the music of the earth, The heartbeat that unites us all. Combining arts and education is invaluable! Together they remove the boundaries that would otherwise inhibit expression, growth, freedom and consequently learning. The arts are a cross-generational cultural and socio-economic form of expression and it is rewarding to share this gift that I have with others.”

Contact Terri A. Durden at: 717.330.7879 (C) or email studio626@yahoo.com