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
Sometimes I think about your touch and my mind splinters into a rush, The lush softness of your skin makes the liquids within the boil The electricity I feel when you grace my back with your fingertips And feel your hesitation in every digit that trickles through your pores into your fibers. That’s when I
a short preview/poem in honor of George Floyd I sit back in my bed and think about all I can do in 8 minutes and 46 seconds… that’s my favorite song played twice, Is that enough time to cook rice? Is that enough time to do what’s right, To tell my momma I love her,
While sitting on the toilet This morning I was taking my morning poop in my bathroom when I witnessed the most peculiar sight. I saw a spider not kill a fly today. I witnessed this extraordinary experience while enjoying my guilty pleasure getting lost in my thoughts and ambitions for the day without my cellular
Haven’t you heard all the stories about failure? Don’t you fear failing? Fear being seen as a failure? Afraid to make mistakes? To take risks because of how others will perceive you? Failure, it’s a powerful word. Failure stinks like a bag of sweaty gym clothes that you left in your trunk and forgot about Eventually,
A celebration of culture and community occurred yesterday in the form of a pop-up shop in Schenectady, New York. Located at the pavilion in Central Park, Glitter Things creations, ran by Jamese Sheffield gathered a myriad of local small businesses to host a pop-up shop for community members to explore. The event hosted roughly 8-9