International performer to present ‘Up From The Mud’ on Wednesday

Nielah Black Spears, an international performer, author, community activist, ordained minister and wellness coach, will present “Up From The Mud,” a wisdom journey of wellness tools for the mind, body, soul and spirit.

Sponsored by the Pensacola State College Black History/Multicultural Committee, the free event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd.

Spears also will conduct a lecture, a book signing and an interactive audience demonstration of “Afrikan Holistic Health and Wellness” through Song, Poetry and Movement.

In her latest book, “Up from the Mud ─ The Rebirthing of A Lotus,” Spears shares how the Lotus Flower serves a guide to applying ancient practical principles and precept as healing tools for everyday life.

A New York native, Spears has been performing internationally – Europe, North America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, Trinidad and Tobago and Russia ─ for more than 30 years.