The Work of Jessica Care Moore
the filmmaker
Jessica Care Moore expands her multidisciplinary practice into film with He Looked Like a Postcard, a poetic feature directed by Qasim Basir and co-starring Moore alongside Tobias Truvillion—bringing her signature exploration of Black love, memory, and longing to the screen.
the musician
An acclaimed recording artist, Moore fuses spoken word with soul, rock, and hip-hop across projects like Black Tea: The Legend of Jessi James and We Are Scorpio. Her voice and writing have also appeared alongside icons including Nas, Common, Talib Kweli, and Roy Ayers—cementing her place at the intersection of poetry and music.
the author
A celebrated literary force and Detroit Poet Laureate, Moore is the author of multiple groundbreaking collections, including We Want Our Bodies Back—an award-winning, culture-shifting work—and the children’s book Your Crown Shines. Her writing is known for its bold, urgent exploration of Black identity, womanhood, and liberation.
your crown shines
A tribute to legacy, leadership, and self-love.
jessica Care moore’s newest children’s book honors the journey of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson—and inspires young minds to shine their own light.
Listen up.
“I don’t know how to teach inspiration, but somehow, sometimes, there is a break-thru moment when you make a mistake and actually inspire ”
