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 […]
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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 […]
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?
Alpha Lyrae means the brightest star. I love that the first word is alpha and it is associated with masculinity because that is what this album is about. Squallé has laid out some of the things he deals with as a man. Maybe that is what all rap is about but particularly this album. He […]
Everyone loves Jeremiah… He’s so innocent and pure. Friendly. And different. Depending on what you see. Just know that, everyone loves Jeremiah. Maybe his purity is designed to teach us humility. His character is judgement free. How could you not love Jeremiah? I would give anything to see the world through his eyes. Experience his […]
This collaboration is bringing together two American artists broadcasting to you about about being a man. Do you have ten toes down?
Brief History & Facts Fashion is one of my favorite distractions. (My grandmother passed and I have been grieving. Deeply. Still am.) #LoveAlways And New York City is always bustling. Annually for the last fifty years, Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute hosts a huge benefit where celebrities dress up in over-the-top outfits set to […]
I just walked through the hood today — Felt like I didn’t have to tuck my chain away. If you gotta spend a dollar — Spend it round the way. Cause if we building for tomorrow — Gotta start today. All the kids in the village that we helped to raise — Living better than […]
Relationships shouldn’t be crappy Don’t stay if you ain’t happy A broken home before you even a mama or pappy Hate when we make babies Who are just a product of complacency Plenty fish in the sea Don’t be afraid to leave If you don’t feel the vibe Don’t be afraid to ride Cause days […]
Meet the curator. Tape A. Side 1.