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.

Circus of Words Covered, With Love

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Covered, With Love

Cover me, Engulf my body Fill me with your warmth And comfort my fears— The world disappears As you cover me... Something else appears...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Words

Meaningless sounds escape from mouthes And little ears do not comprehend They have yet to attach worth and value To man made ideas— Word...

Circus of Words The Big Bad Wolf: Fears and Nightmares

Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Big Bad Wolf: Fears and Nightmares

W hen I was little, I had a recurring nightmare starring The Big Bad Wolf. In my dream, the wolf was always after my grandmother (my father...

Circus of Words The Early Bird

Monday, March 09, 2015

The Early Bird

Gasping for air— Frail and delicate bones Struggling to survive. March of Dimes Premature births are the leading cause o...

Circus of Words Who Am I: the Revision

Friday, March 06, 2015

Who Am I: the Revision

Earlier this year I posted a poem called Who Am I . It captured the a portion of what I was feeling, but there was something lacking. So, I ...

Circus of Words When I Grow Up

Thursday, March 05, 2015

When I Grow Up

When I grow up, Strong, wise, and tall I see myself in charge No one will dare call me small... My vision changes daily The shifting o...

Circus of Words The First Step

Tuesday, March 03, 2015

The First Step

Light reflects In bright wide eyes Image from Clker And out of eyes Connects--      Arms, legs, toes, fingers... Eyes follow mo...

Circus of Words Announcing Oasis

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Announcing Oasis

I n Admitting Defeat , I talked about why my episodic story failed. I also mentioned that I wasn't quite ready to give up the i...

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 Black Cinema: the Filmmakers Edition

Monday, February 23, 2015

Black Cinema: the Filmmakers Edition

First Black Filmmaker O scar Micheaux may not be the namesake of the Oscar award, but he is a legend in the film world. Upon producing...

Circus of Words The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

Saturday, February 21, 2015

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

R eading is fundamental.Whether your interests are scientific or artistic, words are always lurking around the corner. A love for reading ...

Circus of Words Jumping the Broom

Friday, February 20, 2015

Jumping the Broom

They Were Told No They were told no Over and over They were not allowed-- No, is a worthless answer Given by a worthless cause To s...

Circus of Words Scholarship Above All

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Scholarship Above All

O ne of the most important things, in my opinion, is to showcase the positive within the black community. Often, new relating to presen...

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 Visions of Love

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Visions of Love

Incoherent babbles of shy teens-- Roses, red and delicate Hushed whispers of promised things A soft kiss, sweet and affectionate Under s...

Circus of Words The Black Man Who Took on the KKK

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 Owned Cities & Towns

Saturday, February 07, 2015

Black Owned Cities & Towns

Home Sweet Home You don't know me, I haven't been given a name      But I'm still here... Lingering in the shadows Forgo...

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