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About j-so Poetry
j-so, Janis Small Omide, shares her poetry >> she writes from her head AND her heart (smile).
- Publisher
- Janis Small Omide
- Category
- arts · education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 20 Mar 2020
- Latest episode
- 3 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
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3 Oct 2026
LET FREEDOM RING Part 4
SHOW NOTES Episode #19: LET FREEDOM RING – Part #4 – written and shared by j-so – aka janis small omide – 10/01/2026. COVER ART: The portrait of Joseph Rainey, the first African American elected to the House of Representatives, is seated in a distinctive House Chamber chair designed in 1857. The painting was unveiled in 2005--Artist Simmie Knox. For a FREE portrait download of The Honorable Joseph H. Rainey (https://www.ohmeday.space/product-page/1st-black-american-in-congress) <- click link Episode Description This Show is PART 4 of j-so Poetry Podcast’s LET FREEDOM RING Series where j-so shares how she started this journey of wanting to get the following question answered: If the Declaration of Independence declared freedom, justice, and liberty for all Americans, then why was there a need for an Emancipation Proclamation or a 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment and/or even a Civil Rights Movement of 1964? . . . jso is excited to introduce listeners to some very passionate and inspiring scholars who teach about enslavement and enslaved human beings' struggle-to-freedom in America. jso has been most informed and inspired along this journey--and encourages each listener to take notes, listen/view the complete lectures and interviews being shared in this show (links below). AND - Please Share With Others! This episode also introduces The Reconstruction Period. The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were known as The Reconstruction Amendments or Civil War Amendments LEARN MORE (https://constitutioncenter.org/education/classroom-resource-library/classroom/the-reconstruction-amendments) YouTube Clips Featured · Bryan Stevenson on Why America Can’t Move Forward Without Confronting Its Past – Hosted by Katie Couric. Watch the original video on YouTube https://youtu.be/1kT_NVj14qw (https://youtu.be/1kT_NVj14qw) - Used for analysis of jso Poetry’s Podcast Educational LET FREEDOM RING Series #4 · Hope & Unity: Overcoming Despair with Dr. Joy DeGruy (Ep 17) – Hosted by Not All Hood, with hosts Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley - Watch the original video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/5OFfVxT1vSI (https://youtu.be/5OFfVxT1vSI) - Premiered Feb 12, 2025 - Used for analysis of jso Poetry’s Podcast Educational LET FREEDOM RING Series #4 · Dr. Joy DeGruy: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome – Hosted by Rafiki Coalition for Health & Wellness - Aug 6, 2026 - Watch the original video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BHLNCN6VQ9o (https://youtu.be/BHLNCN6VQ9o) - Used for analysis of jso Poetry’s Podcast Educational LET FREEDOM RING Series #4 · PolicyLink Summit: Sherrilyn Ifill on the 14th Amendment and a lineage of founders – At the 2026 Policy Link Summit, We Are The Founders: Writing the Unfinished Story of Our Democracy, Sherrilyn Ifill, Founding Director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy at the Howard University School of Law - Watch the original video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cD8LXRfnsEY (https://youtu.be/cD8LXRfnsEY) - Used for analysis of jso Poetry’s Podcast Educational LET FREEDOM RING Series #4 Music Credits A huge thank you to the incredibly talented Gary L. Garlic aka JuJu Drum for creating jso Poetry Podcast’s Intro & Outro Theme Music. You can support JuJu Drum’s music and find more of his work here: https://jujudrummusic.com (https://jujudrummusic.com/) “Ain't No Harm to Moan (Slave Song)” by Earth, Wind & Fire ALBUM: Open Our Eyes ... Link to track: https://youtu.be/QuvB2HGxKI0?list=RDQuvB2HGxKI0 (https://youtu.be/QuvB2HGxKI0?list=RDQuvB2HGxKI0) - Used for analysis of jso Poetry’s Podcast Educational LET FREEDOM RING Series #4 " Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round” by Sweet Honey In The Rock and James Horner ALBUM: Motion Picture Soundtrack FREEDOM SONG ... Link to track: https://youtu.be/D2wdkDaipNo (https://youtu.be/D2wdkDaipNo) - Used for analysis of jso Poetry’s Podcast Educational LET FREEDOM RING Series #4 Connect With jso Poetry Again, thanks so much for allowing me to share my heart with yours … Until next time, peace, love & harmony! Email: jsopoetry@hotmail.com (mailto:jsopoetry@hotmail.com) Website: www.jsopoetry.live (https://jsopoetry.live/) Subscribe: [Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Wherever you get your podcasts] FREE DOWNLOADS (https://www.ohmeday.space/shop-5) <click here <><><><> Checkout Janis Small Omide's eBook: POST-PANDEMIC MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT -- an eBook that offers real tools for those who don’t want medication or therapy—but still want to get better. Janis Omide’s eBook is perfect for anyone seeking drug-free techniques to help with: · anxiety · depression · ADHD · PTSD · insomnia · grief · suicide · nicotine addiction & more Only $9.99 ... get yours NOW! --> POST-PANDEMIC MENTAL HEALTH DRUG-FREE TOOLKIT (https://www.lulu.com/shop/janis-omide/post-pandemic-mental-health-drug-free-toolkit/ebook/product-65dydyy.html?q=janis+omide&page=1&pageSize=4) >>>>>> jso Poetry Podcast is sponsored by OhMeDay Coaching, LLC (https://www.ohmeday.space) LEGAL DISCLAIMERS: Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. The jso Poetry Podcast is a non-monetized, educational program. This show incorporates short audio clips from YouTube videos under fair use guidelines for the explicit purpose of commentary, critique, and literary education. All rights, titles, and credit for those specific clips go directly to the respective copyright owners. Music Notice: Any background music or thematic audio tracks featured in this podcast are sourced from platforms providing public domain, Creative Commons, or royalty-free licenses, or are utilized with explicit broadcast permission from the respective rights holder. These elements are used in compliance with the terms and attribution requirements of their respective licensing frameworks. The use of any third-party mater...
22 Jul 2026
LET FREEDOM RING - Part 3
LET FREEDOM RING Part 3: – written and shared by j-so – aka janis small omide – 7/20/2026. This Show is PART 3 of j-so Poetry Podcast’s LET FREEDOM RING Series where j-so shares how she started this journey of wanting to get the following question answered: If the Declaration of Independence declared freedom, justice, and liberty for all Americans, then why was there a need for an Emancipation Proclamation or a 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment and/or even a Civil Rights Movement of 1964? . . . j-so Poetry’s background music is for educational purposes to introduce listeners to great artists that they would not have otherwise experienced. j-so Poetry is under the fair use act which permits the use of j-so Poetry Podcast – with no financial gain – to teach, educate and comment on American music and history. The 1st song you heard was 250 YEARS by Baby’s Baby (2026) downloadable from Amazon music The 2nd song you heard was Oh Freedom by THE GOLDEN GOSPEL SINGERS from the album A Cappella Praise (2007) - downloadable from Amazon music The opening vibe is the intro music to the great Al Green’s single Unchained Melody from his album, Livin’ For You Again, thanks so much for allowing me to share my heart with yours … Until next time, peace, love & harmony! j-so Poetry, www.jsopoetry.live (http://www.jsopoetry.live) jsopoetry@hotmail.com (mailto:jsopoetry@hotmail.com) ============== Checkout Janis Small Omide's eBook: POST-PANDEMIC MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT -- an eBook that offers real tools for those who don’t want medication or therapy—but still want to get better. Janis Omide’s eBook is perfect for anyone seeking drug-free techniques to help with: · anxiety · depression · ADHD · PTSD · insomnia · grief · suicide · nicotine addiction & more Only $9.99 ... get yours NOW! --> POST-PANDEMIC MENTAL HEALTH DRUG-FREE TOOLKIT (https://www.lulu.com/shop/janis-omide/post-pandemic-mental-health-drug-free-toolkit/ebook/product-65dydyy.html?q=janis+omide&page=1&pageSize=4)
16 Jul 2026
TODAY I CRIED by j-so
TODAY I CRIED – written and shared by j-so – aka janis small omide – 5/25/2026. Jso poetry’s background music is for educational purposes to introduce listeners to the great artists of her time. J-so Poetry is under the fair use act which permits the use of j-so poetry podcast – with no financial gain – to teach and educate on American music and history. The background music to this poem, TODAY I CRIED is instrumental only of the masterful song WE ARE ONE -- from the title track album, WE ARE ONE—by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly We Are One, released in 1983, is the fifth studio album by the soul, funk, R&B, jazz group – Frankie Beverly & MAZE … the complete album is written and produced by the late FRANKIE BEVERLY For a free downloadable copy of TODAY I CRIED, visit www.ohmeday.us (http://www.ohmeday.us/) and go to the tab jso poetry - PDF of poem (https://www.ohmeday.space/product-page/today-i-cried-by-janis-small-omide) Again, thanks so much for allowing me to share my heart with yours … Until next time, peace, love & harmony! j-so Poetry, www.jsopoetry.live (http://www.jsopoetry.live/) jsopoetry@hotmail.com (mailto:jsopoetry@hotmail.com)
5 Jul 2026
July 5th - 1852
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration and asked, “What to the American Slave is the Fourth of July?” . . . the great, Ozzie Davis reads Frederick Douglass’ speech -of which Mr. Douglass titled “The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro” and frequently referred to as: “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” His speech, given at an event organized by the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society to commemorate the signing of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, was held at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. It was a cutting speech in which Douglass stated, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine, You may rejoice, I must mourn.”
30 Jun 2026
OMIDE’S ODE TO JUNETEENTH
j-so celebrates Juneteenth a little differently than most -- check out her poem ... followed by the Black National Anthem: LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
14 Sept 2024
A-MAZing FRANKIE "Maintained"
After I got word that Frankie Beverly transitioned Tuesday, September 10, 2024, I immediately wanted to pay homage to him in the only way I know how--with words. I titled my poem after reading the following interview: In one interview with Frankie Beverly (excerpts from The M&M Group’s website) he was quoted as saying: “. . . I don’t take anything for granted and I know you have to earn your wings everyday…” Frankie says that his main personal goal is “to maintain. I don’t want to lose my ‘thing’". For a copy of the poem, visit Coach OhMeDay's website: www.ohmeday.us (https://www.getjsopoetry.com/)
17 Jun 2021
A Memorial to my friend, Byron A. Merriweather
My friend, Byron A. Merriweather, of 20 years transitioned June 3, 2021, from cancer, into a final freedom and an infinite light. Join me in honoring his life.
8 Nov 2020
Happy President's Day: Four Years of 45 and Then 2020
The words that surfaced in my spirit following President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris' victory.
7 Sept 2020
Where Are These People
Janis questions as to what happens to the people who contribute to hate crimes. The song, Black Trash, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq--see show notes (click on the title of this episode) for more detail, as well as, credits to the intro music.
7 Sept 2020
U S of A Therapy
In this poem Janis compares US citizens to a dysfunctional family in need of therapy. The song, EVERYDAY PEOPLE, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq--see show notes (click on the title of this episode) for more detail.
19 Apr 2020
The Walls by j-so
Question Universal Consciousness. Defensive Walls replaced by Spiritual Walls. The intro, TIME WILL TELL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by Ju Ju Drum. The fade-out song, CHILL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq.
3 Apr 2020
Comfort During The Coronavirus-Part 3 (Episode 7)
j-so reads Prayer of Saint Francis (sometimes attributed to an original author in 1912)—to see the words, go to show notes. The instrumental, TIME WILL TELL, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by Ju Ju Drum-see show notes (click on the title of this episode).
3 Apr 2020
Comfort During The Coronavirus-Part 2 (Episode 6)
j-so reads a long-version of The Serenity Prayer (sometimes attributed to an author in the 18th century)—to see the words, go to show notes. The song, POUR ME OUT A BLESSING, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq--see show notes (click on the title of this episode).
3 Apr 2020
Comfort During The Coronavirus-Part 1 (Episode 5)
Poem written by Kitty O'Meara to share with the world - IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC - provided by The Salvation Army (for free downloads see show notes). The poem is read by j-so. The song performed and written by K'bana Blaq is B BRAVE--and submitted with artist's permission (see show notes--click on the title of this episode).
3 Apr 2020
Trailer for "Comfort During the Coronavirus" -- Check out Episodes 5, 6, & 7
Introductions to three episodes (#5, #6, and #7) designed to bring comfort to the listener during this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Theme Music: DAY IN THE LIFE © 2020 Ju Ju Drum Music
21 Mar 2020
Ode to Race Relations
Proud to be me.
21 Mar 2020
Inherent Hope
Hope for America
21 Mar 2020
Reflecting Thanks
Being thankful in spite of hard times.
20 Mar 2020
Welcome to JSO Poetry Podcast . . .
Janis Small Omide’s Trailer - inviting listeners to check-out j-so’s poetry. NOTE: If you are listening from you phone, if you click on the podcast-name, you will be able to download the episode and read notes--if you wish :-)
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