A poem by Jae Suki. We are currently in Day 5 of national poetry month. We took a weekend hiatus for other reasons. However, Lucid Writers is still dropping poetry each day until the end of this month.!!! Starting us off on April 5th, is Jae Suki of Jae Suki Beauti. Sis came through and…
Imperialism is a plague that spreads its Essance across the globe Capitalism is the scourge that riddles the skies and blinds eyes with images of gold and green that force us to survive. When in reality we really should thrive off bartering and community collective efforts. Patriarchy and the desire to hold onto outdated ideals…
I was asked a question by my grandmother recently that stuck with my psyche for a couple of days. What do you love about yourself the most? I had to take a moment and truly ask myself that question and find answers about it because I couldn’t tell you off the top of my head….
A story about local black entrepreneurship Growing up I didn’t get to see many black creators. Especially from the place that I came. As a Creator this was disappointing. Because I didn’t have any real influence to aspire to or want to model my life around. Plus, I fell into (like many other people in…
A poem for the lost Where am I today? Not here, not on this plane. Where do I exist? Somewhere far, far away Somewhere dodging the Cataclysmic Idea Of going insane Losing grip of reality Falling into madness Trying not to gravitate To an endless sadness Where will I be tomorrow? Not where I am…
A writing Challenge I was asked today, what am I afraid of? That’s a loaded question to be honest. I have many deep and dark fears. I can’t pinpoint one of them to be the sole obstruction that keeps me up at night. However, I can list them and the reasons as to why they…
I’ve spent my whole life learning, living, and being black history. Every year, I’ve celebrated black history month. I’ve loved it, I’ve loathed it for a myriad of reasons. As I’ve gone throughout my 26 years of life in black history, only recently have I learned about Black August. What is Black August? Black August…
A letter to the late Kobe Bryant Dear Kobe Bryant You weren’t my favorite player growing up. However, it was you who introduced me to basketball. I grew up a Michael Jordan fan, who you idolized, and mirrored. Dwayne Wade got me into the sport, who you mentored, and battled with. I remember watching those…
Inception Does reality ever seem to be a peculiar concept? As if dreams and the world in which our conscious minds meet seem to be hard to differ from? Like one can feel just as real as the other at times? Inception is a movie that seeks to answer those questions and more. Dreams at…
I will preface anything said after this by stating that this demonstration is a direct reflection of the country we reside in. Yesterday on January 6th, 2021, Protestors Storm The US capitol Building during a congressional hearing. A protest and riot that resulted in thousands of trump supporters looting and vandalizing US sacred property. And…