Dr. Synnika’s Topical Poem of the Week explores American issues that affect the African-American community, such as racism, oppression, gender inequality, and poverty. Synnika Lofton offers a unique blend of social commentary and poetry in each episode. In this episode of Dr. Synnika’s Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the power of Black History Month to troll America. Lofton believes millions of Americans are uncomfortable with Black History Month because it represents the beauty, resilience, and struggle of the African-American experience.
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To Honor Her Bold Walk w/ Video
To Honor Her Bold Walk is a poem that was written for beloved art teacher Melinda Vooss. She transitioned on October 23, 2022. This video is a tribute to her love, passion, and dedication to arts education. A special thanks goes out to everybody who was involved with the creation of this video, including film maker, Alexander Jay, percussionist, Greg Lee, educator, Julieta S. Grey, engineer, Drew Norvella, the brilliant dancers, Marilyn Pablo, Leah Hilliard, Anusa Pernic, and artist/ business owner, Ukwensi Chappell for allowing us to use Gallery Ukwensi to film this video.
On a Black High School Senior Who Cannot Walk…
This poem was inspired by the countless Black boys and girls who have had to defend their natural Black hairstyles from school administrators. In some cases, they have been prevented from walking at their own high school graduations.
Manifest Freedom
“Manifest Freedom” describes a sultry night in Norfolk Virginia, hanging and jamming with percussionist Greg Lee and saxophone player Mike G.
CROW JIM
“Crow Jim” examines the concept of the Jim Crow era and its chokehold on present day American society.
