As a teenager, I found endless energy for basketball. I remember spending countless days and evenings in hot gymnasiums with 10-12 other sweaty girls. We learned plays; we practiced motions, and we worked hard; then we slouched off, laughed and fought. Mostly, we played basketball. And some of us learned about life from some amazing […]
Category: Writing
Short stories, poetry, anything lyrically driven will be in this space. Writing is the perfect blend of art & science.
Let’s grow.
#herstunwild
You don’t trust me, so you’re not honest with me. I expect you to trust me. I never expect anyone to trust me. I’m usually the one trying to figure out how to convince people to trust me. But not you… Can’t you see? I expect you to trust me. Because I trust us. Truly. […]
What does home mean? And what does it have to do with rising strong? It’s another edition of Meet the Curator.
Introductory Disclaimer: Beyoncé, though I love her, may not be the best go-to for mental health advice. Black celebrities and artists are not automatically black leaders by nature of their fame. There are teachers, professors, counselors, ministers, civil servants, and subject matter experts that have devoted their lives to the communities they serve. Make sure […]
Meet Lei Lei, a South African American that wants you to know more about the power behind a name.
Milt the Great is motivated to inspire the people around him. He wants to see the youth from all walks of life exposed to the many opprotunities the world can offer. Let’s change the game, y’all.
#LetsGrow
Plain Pain Just pain. No window. All shame. Blood flow & Red brain. Nothing but Plain pain. Like watching the slow drop of any drain. It drips into your veins. Commanding your blood flow. And dragging your soul Low. Splitting skulls on the concrete, until the red meat shows. Or do you show blue in […]
Harriet, the movie opened in America this weekend. Watch out for spoiler alerts if you still plan to see it! Harriet is a movie released November 1 depicting young, fiery Harriet Tubman as a dynamic American heroine. The movie was directed by Kasi Lemmons. Lemmons is from St. Louis, Missouri and has over 30 acting […]
Sunday Poetry features none other than the Sun. Come enjoy a wildly poetic take on sunrises. Let’s grow.
A very short poem about a tree that is submerged in the water. What can the trees teach us about being bent out of shape or submerged?