Children are the Future


Children see the entire world in a different way than adults. The innocence of discovery is something we all enjoyed. I often wonder, had people not interjected certain ideas into my mind at certain times, where would my childlike mind had lead me? So here's to nostalgia, to innocence, and the people that will become our future.


An Apple A Day


Living a healthy life is important, and many people take their concerns with eating right or losing weight to unhealthy extremes. This month, I'll be talking about eating habits, sharing some of my favorite recipes, and focusing on healthy choices.

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.

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Circus of Words More Than Pretty

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

More Than Pretty

The first time a random guy walked up to me, said I was pretty, and proceeded to ask for my number, I was 21. I didn't like it then and ...

Circus of Words Why God Gave Me Curls

Monday, March 28, 2016

Why God Gave Me Curls

Soft curls from the root downward spiraling, Entwining in clusters, thick and inseparable, They cling together like best friends... And t...

Circus of Words Family CEO

Saturday, February 06, 2016

Family CEO

Today's #BlackHistoryMonth2016 post is about my aunt: Liz Bellamy . My aunt is the middle child on my dad's side and the family entr...

Circus of Words Role Models

Thursday, February 04, 2016

Role Models

Today I want to talk about role models. Lots of little girls want to be like Beyonce or Kim K., people with impossible attributes, who don&#...

Circus of Words Media Girl

Monday, May 04, 2015

Media Girl

That image of a woman, perfectly styled just so Or her hair done up fancily, or her face painted to just the right shade So men and women ...

Circus of Words Nice Girl

Friday, January 30, 2015

Nice Girl

Try to be A nice girl-- Sweet and supportive Understanding... No backstabbing, No underhanded tricks No Petty squabbles. But the m...

Circus of Words Modesty

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Modesty

A declaration of modesty-- The restrictive cry of shrouded beauty While the other half flaunts bold brawn Subtle, but causing us to fawn...

Circus of Words Are You A Feminist?

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Are You A Feminist?

I t's a question I've been asked multiple times within the last 12 months. Until the first person asked me, I hadn't actually t...

Circus of Words Book Review: The Invention of Wings

Monday, December 22, 2014

Book Review: The Invention of Wings

The Invetntion of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd This book is from the author of The Secret Life of Bees , which although I haven't ...

Circus of Words Forever Young

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Forever Young

There was a pause And then suddenly,     I was no longer a child And suddenly... I expected adolescence to begin But it never did--...

Circus of Words Moment of Truth: The Length Check

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Moment of Truth: The Length Check

M ost people who step away from relaxers to go natural set hair goals, and one of those goals is usually length related. When I decided to ...

Circus of Words Empty Dressers

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Empty Dressers

All that glitters isn't gold, But the glint of the jewels Reflecting in the sun upon my dresser...      diamonds are forever. And I ...

Circus of Words Brave Girl

Saturday, August 09, 2014

Brave Girl

Brave girl, Careful not to glance back-- The beauty of childhood You must leave behind Bend to the will of work And fight for your free...

Circus of Words I Know Why

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

I Know Why

I know why the caged bird sings Why the steel constricts so heavily around And the weight of the air on delicate wings Rubs away at thei...

Circus of Words May The Odds Be In Your Favor

Friday, April 11, 2014

May The Odds Be In Your Favor

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. What do you say when no isn't enough, What do you do, when actions aren't heard-- And...

Circus of Words Professionalizing Femininity

Friday, March 28, 2014

Professionalizing Femininity

Pink-- The soft and delicate reminder of all things feminine... And I tried desperately To fit you in, A reminder of my own femininity

Circus of Words Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

and I am the beholder of my own beauty... Today I saw an article floating around my Facebook timeline about Target, "thigh gap,&...

Circus of Words La Belle et la Bête:

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

La Belle et la Bête:

Spotlight on Saartije Baartman La Belle et la Bête... Admire me from afar and take note-- My skin, my hair, my face, and m...

Circus of Words 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.....

Circus of Words Reflection of the Past

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Reflection of the Past

Dirt, caked on dark fingers Scarred and calloused, Bare and bruised-- The same gentle fingers Softly braiding my hair...

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