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Lacy was born in Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America.
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Marc Lacy
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He is the author and publisher of two books of poetry: The Looking Heart – Poetic Expressions from Within and Rock & Fire – Love Poetry from the Core. After graduating from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Lacy worked as an engineer for several corporations and is currently a government contractor. He spent numerous years involved in organizational work and anchoring various community service projects (member: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Society of Black Engineers) within the North Alabama area.
In 2001, Lacy had co-founded The Legendary ArtNSoul Society of Expression.
Via the local open mic circuit, Lacy transformed from a written poet, into a spoken word artist. In 2004, Lacy published his first book, The Looking Heart, and co-produced his first spoken word Civil Defense, REFlux, (Charles Owens, Touchzone Production & Publishing).
Both works were the recipient of several independent publishing/performance awards. By 2007, Lacy released his second book of poetry Rock & Fire.
Which garnered him a nomination for "Poet of the Year" – Open Book Awards along with Nikki Giovanni.
He has traveled the nation participating in various spoken word/literary endeavors.
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