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ArtBy Kym Parker February 22, 2023
Be humble
Being humble is one of the most challenging things to do for certain people, but I tell you that it…
ArtBy Erica Downing February 22, 2023
Glass ceilings are meant to be broken
“You can’t do that”“You can’t go there”“We don’t do that”“You can’t show emotion”“Be humble”“Know your place”“Don’t take handouts”“You have to…
ArtBy Daniel Ball February 22, 2023
What do these words mean?
Daniel asks you, what do the words “high volume” mean?Daniel asks you, what does the word “poem” mean?Daniel asks Amina,…
ArtBy Levester Green February 22, 2023
This art thine by which I dine!
You make your moves three at a time. That’s two behind that’s left on the line routed and primed. My…
ArtBy Chon Gotti February 22, 2023
I believe
I believe… I believe that someday over the rainbow, the great waters will rise up over the Earth and create…
ArtBy Jennifer McLaughlin February 22, 2023
Playing by the rules
There are people on this earth who don’t play by the rules. The outcome is that breaking rules will catch…
ArtBy Sybil Taylor February 22, 2023
Thoughts during Black History Month
Our great leaders and achievers made a difference for this country This month, we celebrate everyone who made the freedom…
ArtBy Abel Putu February 22, 2023
Attention DC — I have something to say
I want to make a special request, and I need the help of all readers.I want you to spread the…
ArtBy Carlos Carolina February 22, 2023
To find the love of a Black woman
To find the love of a Black womanFirst, you must look — Under her sadnessPast her madness Through her tragedy…
ArtBy Ronald Dudley February 22, 2023
Skate or die
I was just a Black kid that wanted to be a skaterbut my Black friends said they ain’t wanna see…
ArtBy Jackie Turner February 22, 2023
Black history talk
James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Condoleezza Rice, Barack Obama. These are four of my heroes and heroes. They influenced the world…
ArtBy Andre Brinson February 22, 2023
Black History Month
Yes, Black History. My favorite person is Malcolm X. As the saying goes, if you don’t stand for something you…
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey February 15, 2023
More tips for recovery
Your brain is your map to the future, waiting for something outside of you to feel something inside. Stop living…
ArtBy Ronald Smoot February 15, 2023
The shooting across the world
How can we stop mass shootings? I think people need more jobs and school programs so they can stay busy…
ArtBy Sasha Williams February 15, 2023
I will continue to write more
I have to push through 2023, I’ve been dealing with a lot. It’s been emotional for me. But I am…
ArtBy Rochelle Walker February 15, 2023
For President’s Day
This Monday marks what is known as President’s Day, which was established as a holiday in 1855 in recognition of…
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone February 15, 2023
Mouse — out!
M Moved around to fastO: Outwitted me oftenU: Ugly? Not so, just as cute as a mouseS: Stayed smarter than…
ArtBy Michele Rochon February 15, 2023
The time I set a trend
At Seton High School, no one had ever completed an “Early Admission” Program after 11th grade, which allowed you to…
ArtBy Carlton Johnson February 15, 2023
Touched
Touched by a soul of the newto come of a day —will it work on the stand?
ArtBy Jackie Turner February 15, 2023
There are feelings
Pain and hurt go hand in handThoughtfulness and dreams are the sameWishing and hoping are alikeWeeping and crying are alikeDepression…
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