Well, most of my closest people know that my partner, my Bean-town buddy, my boy! – Roh! (as we affectionately called him) has transitioned into another life. (That means he died). After nearly 14 years, 6 cities, 3 cars, 2 schools, and about 7 or 8 residences together, I am now without my dog, Pharoh
Sometimes you do things because it just feels right, or you may feel some type of pressure. But sometimes, you have to admit when things are simply divine. I am a Griot who speaks through rhythm, the Ngoma, the drum. I am immensely proud to be a Griot. It is a way of life, a
So, Christmas has come and gone and Kwanzaa is well underway. I spent the entire day with Kali which included time at the park, lunch, walking, a movie, the whole nine! We had a great time, to say the least. I’ve even given up my office (b.k.a the 2nd bedroom) so that she can have
Yep, that’s what the young man said. We tell him to watch his language around adults… “Man, F…k this Library!” Really? What did the library do to you? Actually, it sounds like the coward way out, because what he wanted to say was, “F… You!” But instead chose to yell out his little, lame statement
When the Mighty Mos Def and Talib Kweli form as one, you get one the most dynamic duos of all time (at least in my opinion). But how could anyone argue?!? These brothers are no joke bringing such a well rounded attack like nothing I’ve seen in a long time or read about from the
My little girl lives with her mom. Her mom and I divorced a few years back before she turned one. The time I spend with my daughter is very special to me. I dont see her as often as I would like, but give everything I have when we are together. This was the advice
Ok, so I’ve been watching Bamboozled this weekend and began doing some soul searching research on “blackface” and minstrel shows. So, hence, “here come the the judge”…. interesting to say the least. Anyway, Welcome! I am one of those Warriors – I am Ali Jamal, son of Herbert and Charlene; younger sibling to Sherian and
