Father’s Day in the Cemetery appears in in the poetry collection “8 Days in Rhode Island.”
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Mr. Bullard Says Pollution is Segregated
“Mr. Bullard Says Pollution is Segregated” addresses the climate crisis and was debuted at the Gold Lion Community Cafe, Richmond VA., February 22, 2024
A LIMP TO FEAR
“A Limp to Fear” is featured in the poetry collection, Kufis and Cornrows.”
American Outlaw (Video)
American Outlaw is featured on the Ep Countdown to Revolution and was written during the Black Lives Matter movement. The song features singer/songwriter Sam Barrett.
Brother Martin’s Words
“Brother Martin’s Words” was written to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the impact he left on a country still trying to find a firm sense of equality.
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.
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