letter to future wife.

to my wife. there are going to be times you wish i didn't care so much about seeking justice. times you wish i didn't give so much time and energy towards a better life for people outside of our blood family. that will drive you insane. it will make you upset at times that i … Continue reading letter to future wife.

Queen.

i've been thinkin bout you, for quite a while. you're on my mind everyday and every night. my every thought is you, the things you do. seems so satisfying to me, i must confess it, girl. without you, i wouldn't be here. you embody everything that i love. you embody everything i look for in … Continue reading Queen.

ain’t nobody praying for me.

what do you do when no one listens to you? what happens when you've been belittled and patronized by a society and country and people respond to you "it's not that bad. other parts of the world is worse"? what do you do when you've been told your style and appearance and whole existence is … Continue reading ain’t nobody praying for me.

PSA to all “I’m not like them. i have Black friends. i voted for Barack” folks.

Black people aren't mad enough. centuries of being this dope. this strong. this smart. this patient. this resilient. this humble. this friendly. this inviting. this hyphy. this loving and STILL ALWAYS GET THE SHORT END OF THE STICK. still getting killed at "home." still getting followed and harassed in Oakland like that ain't the house … Continue reading PSA to all “I’m not like them. i have Black friends. i voted for Barack” folks.

First Lady.

Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder. When I'm off track, mami is keeping me focused. There's nothing that brings more joy and heartache at the same time than our significant other. If you got a lady and you know she's dope, for you, mature, ethical, has standuuuhhs, intelligent and God fearing, do what … Continue reading First Lady.