Dr. E
“Real Life” CD Sampler Biography
Dr. E is all about growth, as an R&B singer-songwriter, artist and woman. Her growth is apparent in her second indie release, “Real Life” on “Give Us Free,” Records. She wanted her record to reflect the live music, vocal versatility, and positive energy of her live performances. To achieve this goal, she reached out to her Cleveland, Ohio homey, award winning songwriter and producer Larry Marcus (Rude Boys’ 1991 Billboard Music Award for R&B single of the year “Written All Over Your Face”). Dr. E laces the singles “Good Girl Down” and “Elevated” with a gospel soul-filled approach that demands attention. Both songs are uplifting upbeat grooves about the power of women to achieve their dreams. Listeners will be moved by Dr. E’s blues on “Let Me Clear Throat.” The full length CD “Real Life” will be released early 2010. Until then, give your soul a taste of Dr. E’s new flavor!
Dr. E - Scholar Mother Mentor
Dr. E is a graduate of the Cleveland Public Schools and East Technical High School. She received her BA and MA in English from Cleveland State University (1991 & 1993). She holds a doctorate in English Composition and Applied Linguistics from Michigan State University (1996). She taught at the University of Minnesota’s General College for two years before joining the English Department faculty at Penn State University, where she taught for nine years before taking her current post as Professor of Literacy Studies in the College of Education at The Ohio State University.
Dr. E has published several books. Her first book, African American Literacies, (2003, Routledge), was a significantly revised version of her dissertation, focusing on teaching writing from the point of view of African American Language and Literacy traditions. Her second book, entitled Hiphop Literacies (2006 Routledge), is a study of Hiphop language use as an extension of Black folk traditions.
Richardson has also co-edited two volumes on African American rhetorical theory, Understanding African American Rhetoric: Classical Origins to Contemporary Innovations (2003, Routledge) and African American Rhetoric(s): Interdisciplinary Perspectives (2004, Southern Illinois University Press), and one volume on Hiphop Feminism—Home Girls Make Some Noise (2007, Parker Publishing).
In 2004, she was Fulbright lecturing/researcher in the department of Literatures in English at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
Dr. E's current book, PGD 2 PhD, is a memoir about her experiences in the street life and her journey to the university. Through sharing her story, Dr. E encourages young girls and women that no matter where you're from, you can achieve your dreams!
Dr. E is mother to three daughters and mentor to Black women and youth focusing on Black empowerment and higher education. She strives to use her voice to reach people who might be down, but not out.
Dr. E is a much sought after motivational speaker as well as educational consultant. Her topics range from Black Women’s voices, Hiphop Feminism, Literacy and African American Education.