- I Shall Never Turn Back December 28, 2014
I’m the woman who has awakened
I’ve risen and become a tempest through the ashes of
my burnt children.
I’ve risen from the rivulets of my …
Read more - Modern Life, Historic Issues b… December 16, 2014
Modern Life, Historic Issues
Frustration is the mantra of the nation,
Subjugation the tale through the ages.
Veiled behind the lies of politicians
But so obviously boasted …
Read more - Remembering Amiri Baraka Throu… December 15, 2014
Ka’Ba
“A closed window looks down
on a dirty courtyard, and Black people
call across or scream across or walk across
defying physics in the stream of …
Read more - Poetry and Afrikan Surrealism.… December 12, 2014
Q. Your poetry covers a variety of topics from politics, social and history. Why do you think it is important to speak …
Read more - Poetry From Lucy Webster December 12, 2014
This week we feature poetry from eighteen year old student and activist Lucy Webster, an exciting new voice in the poetry community. …
Read more - In memory of Gil Scott-Heron December 11, 2014
One of the most important progenitors of rap music, Gil Scott-Heron’s aggressive, no-nonsense street poetry inspired a legion of intelligent rappers while …
Read more - Poetry + Video: Joelle Taylor … December 8, 2014
CRYSTAL KISSES
Girls at the top
Of ivory tower blocks
Cut
Your hair.
Your bandana Pimp Charming will not save you
He has already betrayed you;
He is not climbing but …
Read more - Interview With @ZenaEdwards Th… December 5, 2014
Q. Why and how did you come to the choice to express your ideas and thoughts through writing, poetry and singing?
We …
Read more - Poetry: ‘Recipe For Being A Wo… December 3, 2014
Recipe for Being a Woman
You will need:
The required sexual organs: see page 3 of the accompanying beauty manual for details
A slender, yet shapely form: …
Read more - Poetry: Meditations (Mental Re… December 1, 2014
Meditations (Mental Relaxation)
In the midst of your meditation expect revelation,
when you finish contemplation know self- realisation,
Visualise yourself and your kids as the …
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