PinnedIn Remembrance Of Glenn PattersonWhere do I even start? Where do I find the words as my heart hurts, aches, remembers, recalls?Dec 11, 2022Dec 11, 2022
PinnedWest Side Black Rockford, IL — Fairgrounds Housing Development Tales & TruthsImagine, envision, a housing development built in the 1970s, nestled in between four streets. The housing developments are mostly…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
The Meaningfullness Of Black Women — A PoemTrue to the beauty, the power Of you — in all of who you are, what you do. Doing. Completing, accomplishing. You are beyond astonishing…1d ago1d ago
The Effects Of My Brain On 1980's Hip-Hop MusicI was raised on 1980's hip-hop music that made its way to the urban cities of northern Illinois not long after the culture of hip-hop was…Apr 23Apr 23
An Inauguration Poem Against Fascism (A Gift for Rev. Dr. King)Who goes and supports fascism, uber, ultra capitalism, sexism, racism, a rapist, a felon?Jan 20Jan 20
Girl with a Gun — A PoemGirl, young girl. Young girl with a gun. Shoots. Stuns.Dec 19, 2024Dec 19, 2024
Social Justice Movements and the Incoming Administration: The Stakes Are HighThe Stakes Is High is a very popular rap song by rap group De La Soul. Recorded over a decade ago now, the song addresses social issues —…Dec 8, 2024Dec 8, 2024
If All Women Voted (for Love and Humanity) — A Poemif all women voted for love and humanity can we bare a world full of freedom, equity, peace, dignity, justice, universal standards —…Nov 3, 2024Nov 3, 2024
Peacebuilding and Security: The Work of the United NationsThe work of the United Nations and other peace and security focused organizations has shown us in the last two decades that there are many…Oct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
Writing As a Means of Self-Expression and Communication: The Art of VoiceWriting as a means of self-expression and communication, to be heard, to be realized, is at the top of a writer’s list. We writers who are…Oct 9, 2024Oct 9, 2024