“In my head, and from a writer’s perspective, writers are Gods. We create and we destroy. . .”
taken from Gods Mourn Too
Hello, I’m Stephen Earley Jordan II
AUTHOR, PERFORMING ARTIST, AND CULTURAL CRITIC
Stephen Earley Jordan II
was born in Iaeger, West Virginia and raised in Huntington, West Virginia. Jordan attended Alderson-Broaddus College, where he earned a BA in Writing, and a BA in Literature; His graduate studies were at Marshall University before he moved to New York City. In 2009, Jordan was awarded the Most Outstanding Youth Alumni Award issued by Alderson-Broaddus College, recognizing alumni who have rendered outstanding service to individuals who have demonstrated achievement in their chosen career.
After the release of his first book in 2006, “Beyond Bougie” Jordan toured colleges and universities where he coordinated writing workshops on creative nonfiction and guest speaker for issues of race, class, and gender—primarily focusing on the plights of Black Americans and how to be progressive in the Black community. His guest speaking and writing workshops were at a variety of places, including Marshall University, Alderson-Broaddus College, West Virginia University, The Ohio State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, to name a few.
During the same time, Jordan hosted “The Bougie Black Show”, a weekly hour-long podcast that covered issues of race, class, and gender hot topics of the week.
Jordan is known to say he “likes to write about things people don’t like to talk about” because it challenges their own thoughts on social norms.
Throughout the years, he has released various spoken word tracks; numerous collections of poetry and essays; written and produced award-winning short films for music, fashion, and social awareness. In 2023, he was published in Chicago Quarterly Review.
Stephen Earley Jordan II currently lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Books
BEYOND BOUGIE
This collection transcends race with dynamic creative nonfiction, essays and poetry. Together these writings reveal cultural contrasts wrought by economical, sexual, and ethnic differences.
COLD, BLACK, AND HUNGRY
A raw, real, and unremorseful literary attack on society. This electrifying voice delivers judgment on human existence in an animalistic, compelling, and clear-sighted perspective.
AMERICAN MOTHERFUCKER
While this collection has sincere tributes to James Baldwin and JD Salinger and sprinkled with references of romance, other selections still have the trademarked poems of suffering and shame brought…
5 MACABRE TALES
Truth disturbs. But other times, not knowing the answer is what causes a man’s demise. Together these haunting tales expose psychological demons and secrets of manhood. These tales are cryptic...
Gods Mourn Too
Jordan discusses issues most central to him as a writer, childhood development and influence, stereotypes in the condition of a writer, and embracing the psychological aspects. . .
Ebooks
A SHADE COMING UPON US
Filled with mysticism, symbolism, and Christian motifs, this tale holds a mirror to the face of society and demonstrates the toxicity of boyhood bullying and the psychological imprisonment that comes...
THE HUMAN
CATHETER
A modern allegory, this is a brief tale of hope, strength, humanity, and taboo, offering a devastating inspection of a relationship between a father and son which symbolizes the foundation…
FERAL
CHILD
Here, the Moreno, a feral child, is born into a world where language is never spoken, abuse is normal, and as a survival mechanism becomes the unfathomable. Man’s shame becomes…
THE JEW OF CONDADO
A short tale of commitment and faith; betrayal and perversion; and teaches that, at times, faith alone is not enough to keep one alive when you have no idea of…
Films
Stephen Earley Jordan II has had the opportunity of diving into producing various films. From writing, producing, or simply creative direction, Stephen has challenged himself with new, innovative projects and open to collaboration.
2016
“Grown Past You”—Stephen Earley Jordan II was the Writer and Creative Director of this thought-provoking video, with its tribal theme gives the impression of “you don’t know me anymore” feeling from an unrequited love. Mixed with spoken words versus raw video imagery and afrocentric costumes by O’Neal Wyche. Vocals by April Hill; Background vocals, Kimberly Marable; Music Production, Marlon Saunders; Writing/Creative Direction, Stephen Earley Jordan II; Director, Adolphus Amissah; Costumes, O’Neal Wyche; Makeup, Oscar Caballero; Jewelry, Lynore Routte.
“The People Are Ready to Dance Again” by Marlon Saunders, is an upbeat socially conscious song and video, motivating individuals to become proactive in positive changes despite what we may experience in our daily lives. Encouraging the listener to “change the way the story ends”, Marlon lends the mic to Soul/R&B legend Tawatha Agee, who moves the listener on this rhythmic journey. The video features the talents of Creative Director Stephen Earley Jordan II; Director Adolphus Amissah; and Stylist O’Neal Wyche.
“Silent Night”—“Silent Night” featuring Kimberly Marable, is an experimental, mixed-media artistic project, adding a cultural twist with a modern message, depicting the hardships of being born Black in America today. Produced by Music Producer, Marlon Saunders; Writer/Creative Director, Stephen Earley Jordan II; and Costume Designer, O’Neal Wyche. “Silent Night” video was directed by Adolphus Amissah.
2018
“Black Ariel” was concepted by Stephen Earley Jordan II after Puerto Rico endured Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This short fashion film has been entered in several film festivals for 2018 and the full video is not currently available for viewing. Inspired by the aftermath of the hurricanes, cultural, biblical, literary, and mythologic references, Stephen created an image of a strong woman, a mermaid (Ariel) coming from the sea to give hope to mankind. But will there be a cost? Intricate costume designs by O’Neal Wyche accent Ariel’s unwaning strength as she exudes fervor with every scene.
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