Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Dee Barnes, an iconic hip-hop journalist who blazed trails for Black women in the field during the late 80’s and 90’s, recently set up a GoFundMe campaign in the midst of financial troubles. On the official fundraising page, Barnes addressed her supporters, revealing that she is on the verge of… Trailblazing … More Trailblazing Hip-Hop Journalist Dee Barnes Reveals She’s Facing Homelessness With GoFund Me Campaign — MadameNoire

March is a month of hope, there is the desire to see green, to see flowers, after being under the onslaught of snow and winter’s most merciless dumping here in the Twin Cities. Needless to say even snow can sap the inspiration that dances in with just the idea of Spring. The themes that have … More Marching In..

I remember taking this picture circa 2007, or 08, hard to tell. I had been a few years back in the Twin Cities, secured my studio apartment that I called “The Lab”, and I was working on my artist journey. I had a nightly schedule of painting, writing and three hours of dance. My day … More Back down memory lane.

https://wp.me/p5dvn1-3i I know I have written a whole article on Jessica Care Moore. I promise you I wouldn’t be the poet I am today if I had not stumbled across her on the Apollo one faithful morning. It was like watching a shooting star. All these years later, I am still impressed as I was … More Watch “Def Poetry – Jessica Care Moore – Warriors Walk Alone” on YouTube

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Nothing has changed in terms of being in a state sacked with snow. A sea of white powdery substance that illistrates the landscape cold. Every day battling this cold can be challenging. The commute of the work week, coupled with seasonal exhaustion. Let’s face it people or either grinding or hibernating, there is not much … More Inspired by the idea of Spring.

When I was younger my twin brother stressed the ability of resilience. While it was true that life can take us from one place to another. The idea is not to be inflexible. I know a lot of my life has been on the go in movement. I have not have had a chance to … More Bending like a blade of grass..