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?
TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY – 6/25/2024
Listen to WHATJAYESAID: THE PODCAST and the episode Paging Mr. Majors for more insight. -JBH Johnathan Major won a PERSEVERANCE AWARD. The Official Auntie Iyanla hugged him and he fell … Continue reading TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY – 6/25/2024
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
You (Might) Know A Diddy – Part 1
You are the company you keep. I have gone on record saying that men know men— and know where the monsters are. You know the men in your circles who … Continue reading You (Might) Know A Diddy – Part 1
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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
Your Tribe Is Needed
I have gone on record saying TikTok is the new village. And it is. I have seen young Black men rally together and create safe spaces for themselves. This needs … Continue reading Your Tribe Is Needed
TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY -6/11/24
So, this happened this week: Now, I am not a Barb, and I am not a Nikki Stan. I also have looked at her crazy she married man with a … Continue reading TALKABOUT IT TUESDAY -6/11/24