Acknowledging Chicago Artist
They are all from Chicago and are very active and engaged in their specific crafts.
dreams
Open Letter to Mike Huckabee
Part of my spiritual growth is standing for the marginalized, the forsaken, and the forgotten. That is the life I work to live daily in honor of my Lord Yeshua.
Ramblings…
Black people wake up and no matter what trauma we experience as a community, we have to go into work …
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 …
The End of Possibility
I have never cared for most board meetings. If there is no willful intent to actively listen and address parental concerns regarding administrative changes then don’t open board meetings to the public. Parents were not heard and that corporate adage of “the board of directors knows what’s best” is arrogant.
A Day to Remember
Today was amazing. I had the opportunity to perform at Facebook Chicago. It was the moment of a lifetime and …
Purpose Finding. A letter from my 80 year old self!
Dearest Tony, I’m 80 years old now and there’s something I’d like to say to you. Focus on your strengths. …
Invitation to Dinner
Hi Depression, Sorry I missed your call earlier, but I am calling you now. I know it’s that time of …
The Journey to Ghana
I struggle here, in America
We hunted like wild game
Emasculated daily
Images of torture
Places in the south we still can’t go
Obedience: Sacrificing Ego
I’ve been tested for two months. Three test to be exact. In devotion the Spirit of the Lord gave clear …
When They See Us…
I wonder if they sleep at night Jurors, who convicted the pure Little African and Latin boys Detectives who are …
Morning
I am awake, again Unable to sleep, restless No words to pray, seeking No thoughts developing, silence Fatigued with energy, …
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.
Longevity in the Workplace
“I’ve always been an opportunist over money. Money grants access, opportunity grants expansion.” ALB
Kells the Artist: An Epic Journey
Kells the Artist is beyond Spoken Word. He’s a wordsmith and a Hip-Hop artist who is destined to make waves …
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…
It feels like months
Where have I traveled?
A place of mystery and uncertainty
I can’t believe I am here
In this place, at this moment
Thinking, relishing, questioning
My purpose, my call, my existence
Surrounded but alone
Clinging to hope yet untethered
Trapped in the crevices of thought
I’ve traveled here before
It’s uncomfortable, that face, the reflection
Its shadow reaching out to hug me
Whispers of I love you, you have a purpose
You exist for a reason
I don’t embrace it
I turn off the light
Tears run down the mirror
I’ve been here before, it hasn’t been days
It’s been hours
In front of an empty table
Food cold, coffee bland, water lukewarm
Depression says hello
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 …