Habari Gani? Kuumba! When I call myself an Artist, I use the word because there is no other word (that I know) to describe what I do. At my core, I create beauty. That may sound arrogant, but it is also the shorter answer. Everything that I enjoy doing comes back to that core. I … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020 – Day 6
Habari Gani? Nia! We are the Lost Tribe of the Motherland, ever in search of reconnection with the rich culture that was stolen from us. We make it our business to create a new culture based in positivity. We are not descended from slaves; we are descended from Kings, Queens, Warriors, and Visionaries who were … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020 – Day 5
Habari Gani? Ujaama! I don't care how many times I have already said it, because it is still true. I am sick and tired of everyone profiting from the dollars of the Black community...except the Black community! Our finances power every institution from the Beauty industry to politics, yet our own community always teeters on … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020 – Day 4
Habari Gani? Ujima! "My Sister's problems are not just her problems." That has been the theme of our household since the beginning, especially this year. This summer, Jenise's mom presented symptoms of dementia (among other things). As much as I did not want to relive the last six years of my mother's life, witnessing her … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020 – Day 3
Habari Gani? Kujichagulia! Oddly enough, I got a better understanding of "naming myself" this year from an episode of "Lovecraft Country". (Episode 7: "I Am", in case you were wondering) This year, I name myself according to what I cannot be me without. I name myself Woman. I name myself Nurturer. I name myself Fighter. … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020 – Day 2
