Synnika A. Lofton gives an interview prior to his keynote address at this year’s Black Ink Literary Festival, Chesapeake VA., 2024.
Author Archives: Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton
Eyes on the Prize
“Eyes on the Prize” originally appeared on a Black Lion Insurgent’s album entitled Tribe of Turner.
Warm Water Bottles
“Warm Water Bottles” appears in the book Vote in My Pocket, which can be found on the Books page: https://iamsynnika.com/books
A Charlestown Summer
Check out the latest poem “A Charlestown Summer.”
Surviving Colony: Notes on a Debate
“Surviving Colony: Notes on a Debate” was inspired by the current state of American politics.
A Morning Design
“A Morning Design” was inspired by an early morning writing session.
Geese on River Birch South
“Geese on River Birch South” was inspired by a typical Monday evening in the Greenbrier Section of Chesapeake, VA.
A Wild Kingdom Can’t Police Itself
“A Wild Kingdom Can’t Police Itself” was inspired by recent political events, in this strange American paradigm.
Rakim Drops Another One
“Rakim Drops Another One” was inspired by Rakim’s new album God’s Network.
One Lane Road
“One Lane Road” was inspired by a recent trip through the wilderness of Virginia Beach.
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