From The Editor – Issue 6 Volume 1

~~~ Well, it looks like March is filled mostly with my voice, however, this issue features an article not written by me. Mallori Scott is back with her insight on female friendship. In addition, there are poems from my archives as well as a little bit about the women who have inspired me the most. […]

2005 Wimbledon

~~~ On her tennis racket ride all those little brown girls, who don’t know a grass covered world. By chance they sit and see their mirror image on TV. Long and lean stretching to hit yellow ball beyond her opponents reach; she runs and makes each shot seem so easy. Believe me it […]

Completion

~~~ Seventh generation you returned as promised warrior woman given the duty to heal. Returned for the next seven generations birthed from ravaged wombs. You brought tranquility with hugs peaceful food to heal minds and spirits. Standing strong as your shoulders hold the weight of seven pasts. Doing your duty so […]

They Real Cool

~~~ Anyone who truly knows me, knows that I have to major passions. Poetry and politics are two of the things in my life other than God and family for which I live and breath. My beloved sorority Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated founded in 1913 by 22 visionary college students is where I filter […]

My Shero

~~~ In February I wrote a blog about my parents, who created my foundation of love. This month, I have decided to give my mom some spotlight. I could save this for May but my mom or mommy as I still call her is my shero. She is in large part the reason I am […]

Friendship…Through The Storm

~~~ Though I greatly admire the Oprah/Gayle friendship, I stopped having a soul ‘best friend’ by the time I was 18. I was (and still am) blessed to have many dear women friends who complement, and enhance my life so profoundly, I couldn’t possibly choose the ‘best one’. But if I just HAD to pick […]

From The Editor – Issue 5 Volume 1

~~~ From the inception of the idea for this blog, I desired written contributions of others to be included. Before this issue the main content for general articles and features were the thoughts of individuals other than myself. I do not have a problem voicing my opinion or my ideas, however, I wanted to ensure […]

A Crack In The Pedestal

~~~ We have white history, black history and American history, We have European history, world history and all kinds of history But it is only half of the story What of herstory? Herstory is of the mothers who bore us Herstory is the breasts we suckled Herstory is who dried our tears Herstory is […]

Catch 22

~~~ On one hand I’m applauded Respected Forging my own way In life In the face of stumbling blocks Being able To take care Of self Not relying On anyone Especially a man Always giving credit To God for The grace, in making ends meet On the other hand I’m […]

Black Woman

~~~ Sister…..Queen…..Soldier Black Woman your grace and radiance flowing so naturally about, projecting forceful, yet sensitive images that loudly shout of, BEAUTY. . . Within your eyes a story is told. As you have grown old, has life made you cold? No! Now you’re still proud and bold, for your SOUL it is evident […]