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EMPOWERMENT, THE ARTS
A Black Queen Amidst Gentrification
Gentrification (noun): The process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste.  Have we ever…
CULTURE
Let’s Talk: Uncomfortable or Homophobic?
There is a fine line between hate and discomfort, and it is time we learn the difference. “A faggot is not a…
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
Allow Yourself
Allow yourself to be alive Allow yourself to thrive Allow yourself to set the theme for your motion picture Not yet televised…
EMPOWERMENT
I Finally Decided To Walk In My Purpose
For so many years I’ve used the excuse, “I hate being the center of attention.” I never looked at it for what…
LIFE
I’m Changing.
Spiritually. Emotionally. Physically. Life has been very interesting these days. I find myself in the midst of myself. I didn’t know it…
UNCATEGORIZED
It’s About Time We Knew The Truth About Our Food Industry
The problems the food industry faces seem to have no end in sight. It often times makes you wonder — what can…
CULTURE
When Being Black Isn’t Enough
“Girl, you’re overreacting — you’ll be alright. We already went through 400 years of slavery, it can’t be that bad.” But what…
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
Finally Feeling
I feel like I’m at a place where I can express myself Without perceptions that may hinder me I think But maybe…
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
Mystery Girl
I was always taught that a classy lady kept her privacy But no one ever told me she could deprive a life…
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
Dear Anthony,
Everything’s about to change And for the what feels like the trillionth time I say, “I hope for the better” But this…
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
You’re Not Who You Thought You Were
Years of hiding you have been I wonder why If only you were to take into consideration where you would’ve been Had…

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