Soul Motivation
From the Soul: Bring Unity Back Into the Black Community!
The recent arrest of George Zimmerman, who was charged with killing Trayvon Martin, rallied many people of all races together to defy the shooting of an unarmed person. This was indeed a wake-up call to the senseless profiling of young …
Joyful Soul: An Open Letter to My Baby Niece
“The most amazing feeling I feel / Words can't describe the feeling, for real / Baby, I paint the sky blue / My greatest creation was you.” –Jay
Remembering Dick Clark: It Pains Me
I’m not sure how many more times I can do this. In no way am I certain I’ll again have the strength to write about losing another person
From the Soul: Be Lifted
My late father used to say, "Everyone's life has peaks and valleys." It's true. When we go through difficult times, it may make you want to throw up
Brilliant Black Boy
Some men would rather be blackmailed than be a Black male. Statistics lie. News is skewed. Media manipulates. By the looks of VH1 you’re all dumb. You’re full of cum
From the Soul: Love Yourself
God created everyone with unique characteristics, looks and abilities. No one person is the same as another and that is what makes every individual special. It's fine to aspire
Hopelessness for Sale for the Soul
Three … Two … One - As I released my lips from her sweet tongue I tasted victory. We made it to a new year and excitement was
Soul Renewed
“Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? / Who should be hurt? Will we remain? / You need a resolution, I need a resolution /
My Musical Journey through Love
‘Twas the night before Christmas and a few feet from where a man vows to love a woman until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, artists’ renderings of
Love, Soul, and Hip-Hop
“… Dealing with a heart that I didn’t break I’ll be there for you, I will care for you I keep thanking you, just don’t know.” –Drake. Whoa, wait,




















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