I am old enough to remember when missing children were on milk cartons, told to come in when street lights were on and not to open the door for strangers. … Continue reading Young, Missing, & Black
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FIRESTARTER HOTSHEET – What Y’all Really Want?
As Men’s Month ends, I’m glad it ends with showing how essential fathers are. LeBron Raymone James, Jr. (affectionately known as Bronny) has gone from USC to the NBA! Amazing, … Continue reading FIRESTARTER HOTSHEET – What Y’all Really Want?
These Things Matter
This year was bittersweet — and it had to be. As one who has a brother in the world, is the adopted Big Sister, an Auntie to nephews, and wants … Continue reading These Things Matter
For The Good Men
I’m not jaded. I’m a love poet. As cynical as this month as felt, I want to begin to plant love as this month ends. I want you to know … Continue reading For The Good Men
The Favorites
A bright spot for #43. For this dopest occasion, I want to thank the men who keep the Firestarter sane…and seen. Let me give these flowers now while they can … Continue reading The Favorites
RUNITBACK FRIDAY – 6/21/2024
I had to work on Juneteenth, Ashanti and Nelly been married, BATMAN with Michael Keaton is 35 this month, Folk mad a Eboni K. Williams (again), Kendrick is doing a … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY – 6/21/2024
JUNETEENTH 2024
It’s never a bad time to share this poem. I was never taught to be ashamed to be Black, and that will not start now! What I celebrate on this … Continue reading JUNETEENTH 2024
Are You Loved? Yes. (Part 2)
Whenever I told a man I loved him, I meant it. As a Love Poet, if I as verse to that love? Oh, it’s over with! Love for me has … Continue reading Are You Loved? Yes. (Part 2)
TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY – 6/18/24
These Breezy breakups is crazy! Chris Brown is out here doing what Chris Brown does. I guess USHERING is for the Elder millennials, and BREEZYING is for the younger millennials … Continue reading TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY – 6/18/24
Being The Soft Place
Thank you to Prof. Odi and THA ANTIDOTE PODCAST (listen on Spotify and YouTube). I will be the first to say my mouth is vicious — the wit is quick, … Continue reading Being The Soft Place