I can not speak enough of the blog Urban Bush Babes, and how that website changed my life and my outlook on being a proud woman of color. When I was first introduce it was during my research and study on natural hair, and anyone who has ever seen the length of Cipriani or her … More Urban Bush Babes
In the news today we see that the United States President Donald Trump see’s no need for diplomacy as he continues to work again freedom, by initiating a war for reasons that seem to be for the most part based on bravado and machismo. The resources, or long historical rap sheet between america North Korea … More In Today’s News…
We are currently in the dog days of summer, the time when we are all transitioning and getting a little bit more sun before we are submerged under the dark dank cover of fall and winter seasons. I must admit that summer into fall is my favorite time of year, perhaps it is because I … More Street style, and Style predictions Summer/ Fall 2017
Soul Love By Stephanie Mann Inside my self-there was a map that was locked with a key, a dramatic type of mystery, because none owes me. I had no idea where to start looking for this key, nor did I know when and if I were to use it what would be waiting on the … More Soul Love
Victor was a man of humble beginnings, he thought back to his past as he looked out of the large picture frame like window. The parted sheer curtains with lace accents that displayed a feminine touch. To look at the curtains that lined the huge window in his bedroom made Victor very sentimental. He … More Porch Light A short Story by Stephanie Mann
Stephanie Mann March 3rd, 2016 I attended a workshop called Body/Mind/Funk/Time for two resident artists at the Intermedia Arts. The workshop consisted of both teaching, demonstration and an oral history of the dance style called Butoh featured in Flash premiering March 3rd and 4th, 2017. The choreographers are Rennie Harris and Michael Sakamoto. … More Butoh
Lessons Lived The way we witnessed night like falling stars placed through summers magic, Unfocused, we endured undone pain do to the need for satisfaction. Now we both wear coats like strangers covering up their feelings. Trying not to look too suspicious, I was disillusioned by your awkward light, it made shadows around your eyes, … More Lessons Lived
Earth I found spiritual evidence in the unrehearsed celebration found in the wrinkle that follows her smile. Unknown Artist
Hello there Mr. Wonderful, eyes brown yet dark as night, I wonder… Well I wonder were all the ladies are tonight? Could it be you got them memorized with your deep ebony skin? You got all the fellas hating on you, because you believe that we are all haters within. Hello Mr. Extravagant, you must … More Hello there Mr. Wonderful
Dew fresh morning fresh fruit sparling juice, with autumn leaves dancing in the choreography wind. Descended arms, a lift, embrace, the warmth embrace, the love you remember from way back when. Twinkling eyes, puckered lips, followed by the entourage of the amaretto kiss. A burst of sweet raspberry, a once in lifetime visit from that … More Remembering Love
URBAN GYPZY 