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 Why it Matters: A Discourse on Why We Won't "Shut Up" About Being Black in America

Thursday, November 03, 2016

Why it Matters: A Discourse on Why We Won't "Shut Up" About Being Black in America

I was having a normal conversation about how working for pennies inspired me to do better in school, and in this I was offering the proof ...

Circus of Words The Lost Dream

Monday, January 19, 2015

The Lost Dream

A Person Reflection on a Dream Deferred I am not like them-- For they are not like me, We are different We are not the same. M...

Circus of Words Wild Thing

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Wild Thing

Wild thing, Atop my head Shimmying down  In bouncing coils... Defiant and untameable You grace the world. Proud in your wildness Stu...

Circus of Words The Way I Wear My Slave Hair

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Way I Wear My Slave Hair

The ability to reduce your own genetics To words and phrases someone else created, And devour your own culture With the fuel and ammunit...

Circus of Words Put Your Best Foot Forward

Friday, April 04, 2014

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Walk Like A Celebrity Every time I open my mouth The world is ready to criticize-- They call me a role model, Say I represent my ...

Circus of Words The Curly Love Affair

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Curly Love Affair

I can't imagine spending a lifetime Never understanding you, Hiding you away in my ignorance Unable to follow your twists and turn...

Circus of Words Goodbye, February:

Friday, February 28, 2014

Goodbye, February:

Spotlight on Us Picture from Black Enterprise  Black history covers a wide range of fields and subjects, from doctors and lawyers ...

Circus of Words Keepin' It 100:

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Keepin' It 100:

Spotlight on the One-Drop Rule Black faces all around me, From coffee to the color of sand A rainbow shining through eyes Blue...

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 Sacred Part of Me:

Friday, February 07, 2014

Sacred Part of Me:

Spotlight on the Natural Hair Movement Locked in an air tight box, Put on display for the world to see The Pride Tree is cut and...

Circus of Words Following the Crowd

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Following the Crowd

I 've always been one of those people that hates the idea of doing something because everyone else is doing it, which often leads to me...

Circus of Words Remnants of Humanity

Monday, December 09, 2013

Remnants of Humanity

Every word spewing from your mouth, Every stroke from the keyboard, Fills me with rage-- Logic says you deserve to suffer Your complaint...

Circus of Words Pay It Forward

Monday, November 25, 2013

Pay It Forward

Question after question Answer after answer,     I'm here. Waiting and struggling, Trying to make sense Of someone else's ...

Circus of Words Progress

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Progress

You don't want me to succeed? Fine-- Push me in the ditch, We can wrestle there. Me struggling to succeed, You trying to hold me ba...

Circus of Words Citizen

Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Citizen

Is this how its going to be forever? Me seeing you, You seeing me But never seeing each other-- Empty promises and unfit lies... Words ...

Circus of Words Inner Strength

Inner Strength

Who gave you power to belittle me? To dig your nails under my skin With infantile words and insults? Your permission has been revoked-- ...

Circus of Words Success & Narcissism

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Success & Narcissism

I'm my own number one fan-- I Love everything I do, I Agree with everything I say And I'm always on my side. I come closer and close...

Circus of Words Tell Me Lies

Friday, October 04, 2013

Tell Me Lies

Ask me a question, Lay your insecurities at my feet. Wish for the answer You wish you would hear... Wait silently for confirmation Of a...

Circus of Words Annoyance

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Annoyance

There's nothing worse than ignorance It creeps in under the guise of intelligence And often doesn't know its own stupidity-- It boas...

Saturday, September 07, 2013

Beauty

Beauty knows no bounds Its not defined by lack of scars Or the absence of blemish-- Au contraire, Your faults make you beautiful

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