Morning
I am awake, again Unable to sleep, restless No words to pray, seeking No thoughts developing, silence Fatigued with energy, …
Chicago
Drops of Ink: My Poetry
One of the forthcoming works in this book is entitled Welcome Home. It’s a series of stanza I call heart letters. They are written to a father after three decades of absence in the life of his son…
A Winkle in my Foot: Chicago’s 2019 Mayoral Election
Well, folks, it’s almost time for us to vote again in Chicago. Before I get started I’d like to say …
Spoken Word Legend Blaq Ice
Despite attempts to boycott my shows, by some in the poetry community, they continued to be sold out. I have one philosophy, counter hate with love.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By the time I was seven and my brother was nine, we had been exposed to so much trauma with sex, drugs, violence, and murder, our life was destined for the gutter of repeating the cycle of violence in our adult lives.
My Journey: The Album
Well, folks, it’s here. After all these years I have finally completed my first Hip Hope CD. How did I …
Moments with Desiree: Mid-year check-in
I’ve learned a lot from Desiree in the 31 years I’ve known her. She continues to champion, cheer, support, and call me on my BS.
God’s Gift: A Spoken Word Journey with Double G
While his name is Michael, he’s known on the Chicago poetry scene as Double G (G2 for God’s Gift). He’s …
The Land of Opportunity
After fixing my immigration status I was able to go back to finish my BA. During this long journey with many sacrifices…
End of the Year 2017…Time Flies
I’m fighting against depression with lots of Joy, Love, and Prayer and of course counseling because I’m unashamed.
Online Success for Adult Learners
I was asked by my cousin (we actually met on Facebook) to give her keys to success as she continues …
The Journey to Godly Fathering
I am not a perfect dad. If the cameras where rolling in my house last week, even while in a …
Trials of the Endurer
I released a freestyle video that you will see below in a link. I’m often criticized for my “darkness” in …
Soul Restoration: Fulfilling Your Dream
I’m asking for support to invest in this Soul Restoration single while at the same time praying that it blesses your soul …
7 Years…Part III-Final
I interviewed 5 times at the Noble Network of Charter Schools 7 years ago. I remember going from cracking jokes …
Father’s Day
Today is Father’s Day. It doesn’t garner the attention of Mother’s Day. Restaurants don’t sell out, theaters are not packed, …
Solace Soul Relationship Panel
In every relationship, there is compromise and change.
Battling the Darkness
I decided to put my experience during the week of 1/1/2017 on my blog in video format. Be inspired, be …
Happy New Year Chicago. It’s 2017!
A good friend, and blogging coach extraordinaire recommended that I take my post to my blog instead of my Facebook …
A Man of Passion: A Student Champion and Leader
“We need more men stepping into the roles of fathers, and modeling how to overcome the negative influences of the streets, by capitalizing on opportunities. Education is the greatest equalizer, with it you can go in any room and compete.” ~ Vondale Singleton