Terry E. Carter is a gifted poet and speaker. Terry but was born and raised in Medford, MA and directs elder services at the historic West Medford Community Center. He is a classically-trained writer whose creative influences range from Shakespeare to the Harlem Renaissance. Terry is a husband, a father, and an ordained Pastor. He enjoys translating contemporary life and faith experiences into word pictures that touch people uniquely. He has published six volumes of
inspired poetry, including his most recent book, Brown Skin and the Brilliant Sun: A Poet’s Opus, which was released in the fall of 2023. Terry is a cancer-survivor and has also written about this journey. He was chosen in 2021 as Medford’s first-ever Poet Laureate and served from 2021-2023. His literary work celebrates the Black Experience and engages others in the discussion of equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice. For more information visit his website: www.brownskinnedpoet.net