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 Homesick

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Homesick

I was ripped from my mother's womb— Or maybe she gave me up... Left to fend for myself with the man who raped her He took pleasure i...

Circus of Words Humanity

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Humanity

Wake up to the sound of hope dying, Outrage on every side— We're not sleeping easy tonight... We been fighting all our existence for ...

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 False Calm

Thursday, July 30, 2015

The False Calm

I turn away, But the vision is still there— I close my eyes, But they still see... I try to wrap myself In a silk cocoon Fade away int...

Circus of Words This is Not the End

Saturday, February 28, 2015

This is Not the End

The Evolution of Eillya I. Enslaved I was born color-blind; I came out of the womb that way… This rainbow of color was forc...

Circus of Words Think Before You Speak

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Think Before You Speak

Microagressions According to Psychology Today ,"Racial microaggressions are the brief and everyday slights, insults, indignitie...

Circus of Words Children are the Future

Monday, February 16, 2015

Children are the Future

A Few Facts and References About the Video The experiment preformed is based on the Doll Test which was conducted in the 1940s. The Do...

Circus of Words The Black Man Who Took on the KKK

Saturday, February 14, 2015

The Black Man Who Took on the KKK

Common Ground We dwell on our differences-- Emphasize the our disagreements To downplay our similarities; Common ground is quicksand,...

Circus of Words The Black Identity

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

The Black Identity

Y esterday, I began a discussion on the differentiation of the labels "Black" and "African-American," in the post cal...

Circus of Words Why Don't You Call Yourself African-American?

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Why Don't You Call Yourself African-American?

Of course I'd pick a picture of her sporting her natural curls! Image from Essence A Slave to Being Black To label a Negro, de...

Circus of Words Black History Month

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Black History Month

L ast year was the first time I really celebrated Black History Month on the blog. In my post " Welcome, February " I discussed a...

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...

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