Detrick Hughes
| Detrick Oliver Hughes | |
|---|---|
 picture, c. 2010 | |
| Born |
1966 Beaumont, Texas, United States |
| Occupation | Poet, Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black / African-American |
| Alma mater |
University of Houston Ashland University |
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www.detrickhughes.com | |
Detrick Oliver Hughes, best known as Detrick Hughes, (b. 1966) is an American poet, and spoken word artist. Hughes is known for urban commentary and life expressions offered via the genre of poetry. His latest book, Sugar-Tooth Confession, was published November 6, 2012 by Nebo Media Group.
Bibliography
Personal
Hughes was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, which is close to the Louisiana border. In high school, he played football and was active in student government. He graduated from French High School in 1985 where his football team captured a share of the 5A state championship with Odessa's Permian High School in 1984.
Upon graduating from French, Hughes entered the University of Houston in Houston, Texas where he received a degree in Finance. While at the University of Houston, he joined the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He would later receive a Master of Fine Arts degree from Ashland University[1] in Ashland, Ohio.
Poetry
- 2012 - Sugar-Tooth Confession[2] (Paperback, eBook)
- 2009 – I Am Poet (Paperback)
- 2005 – Cottonwood Park (Compact Disc)
- 1999 – The Sound of One Voice Marching (Compact Disc)
- 1995 – Chocolate Covered Raisins (Paperback)
- 1994 – Paper Walls (Chapbook)
References
- ↑ "Ashland University notes Book". 11 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ "Nebo published Sugar-Tooth Confession". 11 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
External links
- Tracks from Cottonwood Park by Detrick Hughes at Rhapsody.com
- Book by Detrick Hughes at Amazon.com
- Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha