Legends of Africa

One thing I've noticed during my years attending predominately white schools and having circles of friends that are more diverse, is that the major factor in racism and prejudice is ignorance. There is a lot about black culture that many non-blacks just don't know. Often this lack of awareness rears its head in the form of ignorant assumptions and awkward questions. The Legends of Africa series touches on topics that may be extremely familiar to blacks, but may not be familiar to non-blacks.

Religion & Theology

I've always been interested in Religion & Theology. As I child, I questioned everything. I wanted to know why this denomination was different from that denomination. I wanted to know how Christianity differed from Islam, and how they differed from Buddhism, etc. I found that as I studied with the faith of a believer and the open mind of scientist, the world of religion started to make more sense and I was able to form beliefs that I don't question. April 2015 is dedicated to my journey to those beliefs.

Circus of Words Rap Queen

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Rap Queen

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Rap Queen

Back when we were running in the race

Trading rhymes and calling shots

Worried about the dopest flow

And covering the hottest beats...

Pen to paper, paper to throne

Cause when a woman is queen

Her voice is the sword.

Stand up--rap nation--

Bow at her feet!

Watch your mouth,

Listen to the lady rhyme

Center stage, not in the background

Voice her presence by her word play

Instead of focusing on her shoe game.

Take your time, Speak your mind

Take back the spotlight

Sit on your throne

And give birth to the new generation.

#ThrowBackThursday

UNITY - Queen Latifah

Ladies Night - Left Eye, Missy Elliot, Lil' Kim, Angie Martinez & Da Brat

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) - Missy Elliot

By: Shiree Hughes

Eillya-Marí Kocumba

I love to write. Sometimes its graceful and classic--like a trapeze act--or bold and brave--like a lion tamer--perhaps a little humorous--like a clown. This is my circus of words.

Right now, my blog is mostly poetry (which naturally covers a wide range of topics). Everyone says great blogs have a niche, a specific topic they hone in to write about. I'm still working that out, I guess. In the mean time, you can use the menu in archive page to narrow down the topics you wish to see.

Welcome to the site. Feel free to comment and I hope you enjoy.