Rochelle LoRo

Where Creativity Meets Authentic Expression Through Spoken Word Artistry ✨Info on the SECOND EDITION OF my debut book: https://linktr.ee/RochelleLoRo ✨ | Christ Follower | Spoken Word Artist | Poet | Author | 🌟 Sign-up to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0001611a9fcf/loros-words 🌟 Welcome to Rochelleloro.tumblr.com, a vibrant collection of my world through #poetry, #hairstyles, #modeling, and everything that embodies 'Me' in between! Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: @RochelleLoRo Disclaimer: All compositions, including poetry and images, created by Rochelle 'Rochelle LoRo' Logan-Rodgers on this site are protected by copyright. Unauthorised copying or reposting of any content to an external site is prohibited without written consent from the owner. All Rights Reserved.

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Code Noir: Why is our hair still being policed in 2026?

For centuries, the "Code Noir" dictated the lives of enslaved and free African people. This week, the French Parliament finally voted to repeal it.It is a historic step, but it brings a mix of emotions that cause me to pause and reflect.

Why has it taken so long for this to be addressed?

While I am glad to see some amends being made for the past, it is a stark reminder of how much of the past we still carry.

This law was just one piece of a long history of policing Black identity. Even today, Black hair is still being judged and stigmatised in society, showing us exactly why this conversation remains so vital.

I wrote my poem, "Code Noir," to reclaim our beauty, our humanity, and our stories. These are the very things the original law sought to strip away!

As we witness this historic step, I wanted to share this piece with you in full and unapologetically urge:

Love and look after your hair. Love yourself. Love your crown. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

I have to remind myself of this too.Watch the full performance here: https://youtu.be/SLlSF0Kb9ZA

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A Poem for Anyone Afraid of Growing Old | Ageing Gratefully ~ World Poetry Day...

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Celebrating One Year of Soul Echoes 2nd Edition: The Whisper that Makes the Struggle Worth It

It's been one year since the launch of my second, fully self-published edition of Soul Echoes: Poems of Strength and Vulnerability! 🥳📚

It was a labour of love, born from deep personal struggles and the often-hidden uphill battle of indie publishing. It wasn't easy, but moments like this recent Amazon review confirm the struggle was worth every single word: "This book SPOKE TO MY SOUL." 🙏🏾❤️‍🔥

When I hear that my poem, like 'Your Presence Matters', acted as a gentle whisper to someone's heart, reminding them they are seen and they are enough, the impact of my own struggles fades away and my smile remains.

THIS is why I share these bold, genuine verses. To remind you, and everyone who reads them, that you are 'AN UNFINISHED MASTERPIECE, NEEDED AND LOVED.'

The collection provides profound introspection, covering themes such as:

Black history and identity 🌍

Self worth and creative power 💎

The nuances of relationships 🤝

Advocacy for the marginalised 📢

Find inspiration for resilience, growth, and holistic well-being throughout these pages.

Ready to embark on your own journey of self-discovery? 📖 Get the second edition now: 🔗 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rEfwCL 🔗 The Great British Bookstore: https://lnkd.in/eKqFuZGS

If Soul Echoes has whispered to you, please do leave a review! Your words are my fuel.

#poetry #indieauthor #selfpublishing #bookanniversary #blackhistory #selfworth #resilience #bookmilestone

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Being at (but not necessarily on👀) the Spoken Word Stage feels like home! I love being surrounded by beautiful hearts, passionate individuals - oozing with talent!

Here's a few pics of the amazing gang this year.

My eyes were like: 🥹😭 listening to Jasmine Sims flowing as God reminded me that He is sovereign and is able get His message out however He wants🙇🏾‍♀️.

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Some of you are aware that I made it to the semi-finals of the Poetry Slam for the Big Church Festival '25 😄, but NOT the finals 🥹.

I was GUTTED, but also so GRATEFUL.

After I had processed my thoughts,THE 👑 @daiwoolridge👑 messaged asking me to be on the reserve list, and I immediately accepted ❤️.

People might not believe it but my prayer was for all the ORIGINAL poets to perform, but little did I know that one of the finalists was running extremely late, and I had to practise and GET READY to JUMP on STAGE. My heart was RACING 🤯! In the end, the poet arrived just minutes before his slot and went on to win! Congratulations @JayKSpeaks WELL-DESERVED! Seriouslyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, everyone was PHENOMENAL!!! 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨

Honestly, It felt so GOOD to cheer and support everyone, I remember how nerve-wracking it was for me last year, but the 2024 poets around me felt like FAMILY, it was more than a competition - it was collectiveness ❤️.

#spokenwordartists

#christianpoets

#bigchurchfestival

#BCF25

#bigchurchfestival25

#christiancreatives

❓❓Are you going BCF in 2026? ❓❓

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It's my 14 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳😁🎊🎉

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Your Presence Matters (You Are Enough) Poem | Spoken Word | Mental Health Awareness Week #SoulEchoes =====================

"You are LIMITLESS… the world needs you to break down barriers and SHINE!" ✨

Your Presence Matters was first published as You Are Enough in the 1st Ed of my book. Get the brand new second edition that's out now: https://amzn.to/4dVUIjP

It’s a poem born from many places: my grandmother’s gentle encouragement to care for myself 💛, the replayed conversations I never get to have with those who left us too soon 🕊️, and the deep belief that all of us are a part of the CREATOR’S MASTERPIECE 🎨.

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 here in the UK, with the theme of Community, I’m sharing this not just as a poet, but as someone who also desperately needed the reminder that our presence (existence) is NOT ACCIDENTAL, that we are MORE THAN what we do, and that there is power in EMBRACING our UNIQUENESS and not giving into COMPARISON’S TRAP.

These words were not written to impress. They were written to reach. If they reach you, or someone you love, LET THEM IN.

🚨 The SECOND EDITION of my book is available now. Link in bio.

MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #YourPresenceMatters #SoulEchoesBook #PoetryForHealing #RochelleLoRo #CommunityMatters #YouAreLimitless #SpeakLife

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Hey poetry lovers! Join me, and my cousins 😉, for a special Gospel Explosion Night at the 5th Annual Holy Convocation on Monday, May 5th, from 6 PM to 9 PM. God-sparing, I'll be sharing some spoken word!

Let's rebuild together in faith and fellowship! 💃🏾🎉🎶 (Find all the details in the image.)

You can even grab a signed copy of SOUL ECHOES 2nd Edition whilst you're there 😁👍🏾

Hope to see you there! ✨

#HolyConvocation2025 #GospelExplosion #PoetryNight #SpokenWord #FaithAndFellowship #LondonEvents #SDMINTL The Blood of Jesus 🩸🙏🏾

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🌟 In the midst of deadlines and this reflective season, I didn't have mindset to post any time soon...but then I realised whose birthday it is! 💃🏾🎉✨

There are SO MANY people I want to thank for helping me publish my debut poetry book. Honestly, I could dedicate a post to EVERY single one of YOU (and I wish I could!🥹), but today, I want to give a special shoutout to QUEEN SARAH @salientvoice , who is specifically mentioned in the acknowledgements section of my book (I might of also thrown in the words 'SALIENT' & 'INNER DIALOGUES' in a piece or two too). 💖📖

Sarah, you are a beautiful reminder of God's goodness, His providence, and the meaning of Kairos—"the appointed time". ⏳

From writing and performing together at the Hackney Empire stage in 2011 🎭 to seeing you again at Preston Perry and Ezekiel Azonwu's #WeNeedtoTalk event, that moment became a turning point for me. Seeing you publish Inner Dialogues inspired me to take the leap and WRITE and SUBMIT my own poetry book in UNDER 30 DAYS! 📚

YOU are a PHENOMENAL and FORMIDABLE spoken word artist! 🌟 It's been such a privilege to witness your journey and growth. Please, keep inspiring and changing the lives of those around you. 💕🙏🏾

God bless you abundantly, Sarah. 💐🎂 Happy birthday! 🎉🎁

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Reflecting on a Profound Moment...

Last night was ✨phenomenal✨—a joyous celebration of my book launch, filled with love, inspiration, and cherished memories. Today, I reflect on another monumental moment—one year ago.

Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah 🕊️

'The day I submitted my debut poetry book coincided with the day you departed. The week before, I had re-visited your enchanting creations and reminisced about your visit to my junior school.

The reverberations of your performances and reading your words from "Talking Turkeys" opened my eyes as an impressionable child, and inspired me. Just like countless others you influenced, you helped fuel my passion for sharing and performing poetry.

Your departure was heart-wrenching, but your impactful life and boundless legacy endure.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. Rest in peace.'

wordsofcolour.co.uk

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Seeing MARVA ROLLINS, my former headteacher who introduced us to Professor Zephaniah, at my book launch last night was such a full-circle moment. My heart overflows. ❤️

Thank you @wordsofcolour for giving me the space to honour his enduring impact on wordsofcolour.co.uk.💫

Rochelle LoRo

Spoken Word Poet

#BenjaminZephaniah #PoetryLegacy #BlackHistory #RestInPower #SpokenWord #BookLaunch #TalkingTurkeys #PoetryCommunity

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Hey poetry lovers! 💌 Join me, Rochelle Logan-Rodgers (aka Rochelle LoRo), for a transformative evening as we celebrate the release of Soul Echoes!

📅 Date: Friday, 6th December ⏰ Time: 19:00 GMT 📍 Location: East Ham, London, UK

✨ RSVP here for event details ➡️ https://linktr.ee/RochelleLoRo

This powerful collection of poetry offers comfort, inspiration, and strength for navigating life’s challenges. Soul Echoes is about finding clarity, embracing resilience, and rediscovering creativity and purpose.

📚 Get Your Copy:

✨ Signed paperbacks will be available at the event! Pre-order to save time and avoid queues:

Contact me directly

🔗 Or purchase online-

Paperback:

Hardcover:

eBook:

https://linktr.ee/RochelleLoRo

🎤 Event Highlights:

🌟 Live spoken word + music inspired by Soul Echoes

🌟 Q&A with me about the book and my creative journey

🌟 Personalized book signing

🌟 Connect and network with fellow poetry lovers

🥪 Light refreshments provided

👗 Dress Code: Black, white, or silver (optional)

🎟️ Tickets are FREE but LIMITED! RSVP now!

💬 Amazon Review Raffle:

Write a review of the 1st or 2nd Edition on (the 2nd ed page on) Amazon and enter to win Amazon vouchers! 🎉

1)Write your review

2)Join my mailing list: Ro LoRo's Rhythms & Reflections

3)Send a screenshot if your review name isn’t identifiable

🌟 Special Thanks: Shoutout to RAFFA International Development Agency for sponsoring this event! Their amazing work aligns with the themes of hope and empowerment in Soul Echoes.

📸 Share the experience:Tag me @RochelleLoRo and use #SoulEchoesBook on your posts!

✨ Can’t wait to see you there, God-willing.

#poetry #SoulEchoesBook #spokenword #creativity #hope #healing

#PoetryCommunity #BookLaunch #SoulEchoes #LivePoetry #LondonEvents #RochelleLoRo #RAFFA

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Code Noir Spoken Word - a call to embrace NATURAL BEAUTY! Break free fro...

Happy Black History Month 🌟 Exciting news - (I had been quietly working in the background and now) The SECOND EDITION of my #SoulEchoesBook is on its way😄! Here's a snippet from a featured poem, "Code Noir."

🪮 Code Noir is more than just words—it's a Call to embrace YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY and break free from the societal norms that tell us how we should look.

📖 My Soul Echoes book is filled with empowering verses that address deep-rooted issues like hair stigma and cultural identity, offering solutions that help you reclaim your self-worth and heritage.

💪🏾So ARE YOU READY to feel empowered?

Sign up for my RoLoRo's Rhythms & Reflections updates (check bio) to get the book link directly to your inbox and be the first to know about the book launch! 📖✨

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Welcome to Rochelle LoRo's Poetry World! Join the mailing list poetry lovers. With over 130 heartfelt poems, Rochelle LoRo delves into life

(thank you to @poetry_karaoke_uk for welcoming me and supporting my debut book 📖)

#NaturalBeauty #CulturalIdentity #SelfLove #Empowerment #PoetryCommunity #BookLaunch #HairLove #BlackGirlMagic #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryPoems #PoemsAboutHair #CodeNoir #Blackauthors, #Londonblackauthors, #SpokenWord #LoRoSpokenWord 💫👑

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✨✨ I am thrilled to announce the release of my debut book, "Soul Echoes: Poems of Strength and Vulnerability"! ✨✨

This powerful collection of poems explores themes of creativity, faith, Black history, and the complexities of life. Each piece is crafted to offer solace, provoke thought, and ignite the spirit of growth within you.💪🏾🦁

By obtaining "Soul Echoes," you're gaining a companion for your personal journey. Let this book serve as a source of strength and reflection in your life.

📍 Purchase the paperback on Amazon and Barnes & Noble NOW:

📖 Amazon

📖 Ebook

🚨 SHARE your experience with an Amazon REVIEW. Your words can inspire others on their journey. As a thank you, I'll be awarding Amazon vouchers to two lucky reviewers at the book launch. To be considered, please DM me a screenshot of your review and sign up for my mailing list!

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I would love to see pictures and videos of you with my book! Let’s collaborate and share these moments with others. 😊

Every blessing,

@RochelleLoRo 💫 #SoulEchoesBook

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‘Request to the Chief Musician’ Spoken Word | Rochelle LoRo | Big Church Poetry Slam | May '24 |

===================== By Father God's grace, this piece got me to the finals for the BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL spoken word stage!

It was an honour to be judged by the incredibly talented Janette…Ikz, a huge inspiration to me.

Thankful to AStepFWD, Big Church Festival and Bible Society for all their support and the opportunity.

Thank you for watching and listening! 🙏

Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE. 📢 Your support helps spread these words and this message to more people.

With love, strength, and peace,

Rochelle LoRo x Author | Performance Poet | Spoken Word Artist

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Surrounded by GIANTS 👑✨ Being a part of the BIG CHURCH POETRY SLAM on Saturday 4th May '24 was beyond amazing!

I had the privilege of attending a workshop by the incredible spoken word artist: JANETTE...IKZ [who has been a massive inspiration for years in various ways🫡], before our Big Church Poetry Slam semifinals.

My heart is still overflowing ❤️‍🔥!

Back in 2017, I experienced the intensity of the PIA tour and workshop, but let me tell you, this intimate session with Janette took things to a whole new level! 🎤📈

We were challenged to BARE our SOULS whenever we're on stage, BREAKING STRONGHOLDS with every word, all in the name of Jesus. 🙏🏽

And then ALLLLL the evening performances, from judges, host and semi-finalists? Pure BRILLIANCE!🔥🧨🌟

Feeling so blessed and honoured to be a FINALIST! Grateful for the love, prayers and support. 🏆 Can't wait for the BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL!!!!!!! 🤯🤯🎉 🎉🎙️🎙️

#PoetrySlam #JanetteIkz #JasmineSimms

#astepfwd #Poetic_UK

#BigChurchFestival #SpokenWordUK

#FaithInPoetry

#ChristianSpokenWord

#BigChurchPoetrySlam #PIATour #FaithInAction #OkYELLOW

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I will be performing as a semifinalists for the Big Church Poetry Slam [in partnership with @AStepFwd @Poetic_UK @Bible_Society and @BigChurchFest] on the 4th May!!! 🤯

Semifinalists were announced on Sat 20th April on PREMIER CHRISTIAN RADIO and in this insta reel. 📢

Loool - With all the butterflies in my stomach this live had me chuckling!

Can the real Miss R LoRo please stand up. Hi! 😂🙋🏽‍♀️

I am very excited and deeply honoured. Really looking forward to hearing everyone's piece 🤌🏽🫰🏽

For tickets head to @AStepFwd's bio link

LoRo xxx

#BigChurchPoetrySlam

#ChristianSpokenWordEvents

#LondonPoets

#ChristianSpokenWord

#BigChurchDayFestival

#SpokenWordInLondon

#PowerInTheNameofJesus

#TheBloodOfJesus

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"...How come my hair is kinky?

On this head is the strength of iron and the shading of coal

My own blank canvas

Illustrating the designs of my soul

I control

I try and go easy with the European styling

‘Cause when these kinks are straightened, they stop smiling

I love being afrolicious, I love being afro proud

My head and my hair is to be respected

Everyone should love their own crown

..."

✍🏾 From 'Question Me' Poem ©️ Rochelle LoRo.

Rochelle LoRo (@rochelleloro) on Threads

"...How come my hair is kinky? On this head is the strength of iron and the shading of coal My own blank canvas Illustrating the designs o

When I was younger I was exposed to so many narratives pushing the idea that Black is UGLY and that I WAS TOO. 😪💔⛓️🤦🏾‍♀️ (My 'IMAGE' POEM, on my profile and YouTube, goes deeper into my experience).

Fortunately, I was blessed with phenomenal, healthy and inspirational role models that revealed and embraced the BEAUTY of BLACK IDENTITY and helped me to LOVE the me God created! 🥰🌟

🎦🎦 FULL SPOKEN WORD VIDEO ON YOUTUBE 🎦🎦 YouTube Link

https://youtu.be/F9l5mipzvl4?si=zMD3iWwga3TQSpJS

This is an excerpt from My 'Question Me' poem, which is a celebration of Black identity, touching upon the essence of hair, skin tones, strength and resilience within Black culture and history, reminding us of the deep roots, cultural beauty and treasures it holds. 🌍❤️

💪🏾 #BlackIdentity #HeritageLove

#blackOnBlackEducation #Resilience #EmbraceYourRoots #PoetryLovers #CultureMatters #LondonPoets

#RochelleLoRo

#LoRoPoetry #CelebrateHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryPoems

#StrengthInAdversity #OneLove 📚👑🎉'

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The Voice of Reason | Spoken Word Poem | Rochelle LoRo I've hesitated for months to share this video, fearing controversy and misinterpretation. But my poem, 'The Voice of Reason,' written in 2013, remains relevant. I hope these words inspire unity and change in ourselves and our communities. 🤝 ===================== FYI..

👥 *BLACK PEOPLE: . I am not implying that there's a racial element to serious youth violence. I am addressing a specific community with a shared experience and also the need for unity within our community. ✊

🚢 *SHIP HOME/DEPORTATION: Written before the 2018 Windrush scandal. This is another controversial line that time proved to be true. 🤷‍♀️

Inspired by tragic events, including Charlotte Polius, Joseph Burke-Monerville, and Derek Boateng's murders. 🙏😢🕊️

Performed at Robyn Travis's book launch for 'Prisoner to the Streets' at the Hackney Empire. 📚

Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE to spread this message. 📢

With love, strength, and peace, Rochelle LoRo x Spoken Word Artist