
Festival of Music, Film, Literature and Art (MFLA) at Broward College's South Campus and the Par
This year at Broward College, I have the pleasure of serving as Chair of the 2018 Festival of Music, Film, Literature and Art (MFLA) at Broward College's South Campus and the Partnership Centers. This year's theme is Crossing Borders, which focuses on immigration and ideas that extend beyond it. Faculty and staff host 13 events over the course of one week. Events are free to students, faculty, staff and the public. However, RSVP for events at bjones4@broward.edu if you wish t

Journey into Passion: What's Your Legacy
What is your legacy? On Saturday, March 10th at 3pm EST, we will begin a new discussion on legacy. During this Turning Point Series, the question of legacy is one of the most important questions you should be asking yourself as you make that ultimate decision how to pursue your passions. As I watched the Oscars and the Olympics, I saw people at the top of their professions earning their spots in history. Their hard work and dedication to their crafts awarded them the chance t

BJ Speaks at the 8th Annual Mango Writers Conference
Thank you, South Florida Writers Association for hosting the 8th annual Mango Writers Conference on Saturday, 2/24/18. Thank you for inviting me as this year's keynote speaker. My presentation was titled, "Writing and Publishing in an Age of Digital Rhetoric". My goal was to inspire writers to think outside of the box about writing and publishing in today. From unique facts about the industry to forward-thinking apps and other online sources, the speech provided tools writers