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Melodie Jackson

Melodie Jackson is the youngest of eight children. She loves to write poetry, study the gospel of Jesus Christ, understand the meanings of her black female body in various contexts, organize and advocate for her community, spend time with loved ones, and play basketball. She plans to pursue a PhD in African American Studies starting in 2020.
LDS
LDS (member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
1995
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Brazil Rio de Janeiro
Brigham Young University (2019) American Studies with minors in Portuguese and Sociology.
Female
Author, Poet
English

2 Works by Melodie Jackson

Title Role Year Genre
Skin of Garments Author 2019 Poetry
The Black Cain in White Garments Author 2018 Personal Essay
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