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The Bedroom
The bedroom is the most intimate place in the house. It is not a place where everyone is invited in. It is a place of intimacy. Your time spent here is very valuable; it is your place of rest and refuge. The bedroom is representative of your mind. My sister used this as an example… Continue reading
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Williams Wells Brown – Novelist
We have talked about some of the first black poets. Now, Williams Wells Brown is considered the first African American to publish a novel (recorded). Brown was born into slavery to a black mother and a white slave owner. Wells served various masters before escaping slavery in 1834. He then took on the name of… Continue reading
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Race and Rights
When did race and rights become separate entities? Since when has the black problem in America not have to do with both race and rights? Dare you to walk the streets of the 1920s and 40s and 50s with your prophet scented blood and expect to transgress the law of separatist signage. That “Whites Only”… Continue reading
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So Far So Good
Today was a good day in the writing world and I didn’t even write! This morning was crazy busy as I strive to finish the last minute details for my upcoming signing and tend to house duties as well. As I was preparing dinner, I got a text from my sister stating that my GoFundMe… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Negro Spirituals
Welcome Back to Black History Fun Fact Friday. Today we’re talking about Negro Spirituals. “Go down Moses Way down in Egypt’s land Tell ole Pharaoh To let my people go!” When you take someone and make them a slave, the first thing you must do is take away their identity. Starting with the removal of… Continue reading
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99 Cents to Help Me Launch!
Help Me Launch for just 99 cents! Pre-Order Stella Book #3 on Kindle before the price goes up! You have until Wednesday, February 24th. Your downloads will help me to move up in rank. I’m trying to make the top 100 before Launch Day! (Don’t look at me like that, yes I said Top 100.… Continue reading
