Truth & Treason
It has become increasingly difficult to accept modern films or biographies at face value, especially those described as based on …
The Arts
Cracked Mirror: A Broken America
Charlie Kirk was murdered in broad daylight
That’s not Republican or Democratic, it’s evil
And I can have empathy for one who didn’t believe in empathy
Because the day I don’t, I fear that I will become an empty me
Our Country, ‘This OHHH Thee…
As a child, watching Schoolhouse Rock, The Great American Melting Pot was a song I enjoyed every Saturday morning. It affirmed that diversity strengthens us despite everything Americans have been through. Whether our ancestors purchased a boat ticket to come here, were forcibly dragged here and enslaved under inhumane conditions, or were forced off their land down the Trail of Tears, we survived, stayed, and remained.
Brisk
I saw a Fall breeze sweep a leaf into the airWatched it tossed to and fro aimlesslyThen it smiled, said …
Crevices
Fans the flame of regret, what could have been
God Over Money | Bizzle’s Bamboozled
I’mma kill a n*gga
I’mma kill a J*w
One of those are wrong
One of those are cool
One of these will get a rich Black man canceled
The other one will put a new Grammy on his mantel
Lived Dreams in Broken Hope
Her mom misses her A child is gone too soon Today she’s 27, smiling, excited Her mom, crying with joy …
A Year Fallen
Now crimson ❄️ is this season
BEAN
My present stress traumatic disorder knocks at the door
I answer, all I see are silhouettes of young people
I didn’t meet them in this life, but the visit mean in the spirit
And I fear again, chasing the dollar and career
That I have failed to be human
Silhouette
We will hold each other tightly
After spring break
Because we hope to never become
Memories
At such a youth age
Lessons
They took the court proudly As they always have Never assuming arrogance Ready to give it all Game by game …
Heartbroken: The Curse of Music
There is hope for them; there should be respect for them, and there should be love for them and teaching them the right way.
Rise Simone, and Rest!
They will burn jerseys, spray a byword on your home
Throw your shoes in a bonfire, call you Benedict Arnold
Threaten your family, say you betrayed them
Don’t sweat them, it’s not your fault
Their lives are incomplete, broken, purposeless
Acknowledging Chicago Artist
They are all from Chicago and are very active and engaged in their specific crafts.
Facebook Post Gone Wrong
I have seen several Black men, FBF, and associates post the featured image. They caption it “A Black Woman’s Worst …
Where Did I Go Wrong?
My son Where did I go wrong What song didn’t I sing of love What gift didn’t I give from the heart What birthday did I miss What event didn’t I attend
Free flowing
African history was not a part of my upbringing. I was about survival. No different from any other African child …