Thus, I surmise that the only real way of seeing one's self is to look within. I had to understand that while I am flesh and bones, my reality exists in a place that is not seen—only felt.

As an artist, Kanye has undoubtedly transcended cultural boundaries. His virtuosity has revolutionized the sound of Hip-Hop, forever. But, if he hopes to be a building block in the evolution of human thought and the improvement of the human condition, he's going to have to come off his throne, at least for now.

"Ask and ye shall receive."

If our instincts and path have led us there, it's where we need to be.

"The best to place to be is in the service of the Lord." — Ruby Whitmore Caldwell

When I joined the Navy, I immediately identified with a community of brothers and sisters within the institution. I learned to appreciate the struggle as a unifying force and respect the nuances of black cultural diversity. It was at this time that I also learned why Zora Neale Hurston said, "all my skin-folk ain't kinfolk."

appeal (n.) an application or proceeding for review by a higher tribunal.

Today, I met a brother from Mississippi and he turned two dollars into gold. 

Some people are like storms. Don’t be like them.

Exodus 3:14 “...I AM hath sent me unto.”

Self-love does not come easy for everyone. Lawd is I'ma witness.

a poem for my daughter.