Dadisi Mwende Netifnet, born Marvin Leroy Alston, is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. Throughout the years, he has been on a relentless struggle to improve his art of writing. He has read his poetry in many cities throughout the United States and Canada. He has also read his poetry in many different countries throughout the world, such as Egypt, Senegal, Gambia and Freeport Grand Bahamas. In 2002, Poet Dadisi was awarded the Shakespeare Trophy of Excellence and the 2002 Poet of the Year Gold Medallion by the Famous Poets Society. Dadisi resides in San Antonio, Texas. Look for him at area poetry readings or arrange for him to read to your group, or get all his publications for your library. You will be uplifted and delighted.