I grew up hearing stories about a great-great-grandmother who immigrated from Switzerland to the U.S. by way of New Orleans. According to stories, she was a linguist who spoke four or five languages fluently, an accomplished seamstress, and a medium. (My siblings and I loved the idea [...]
Yesterday at the 50th anniversary of the March On Washington, the time of Phillip Agnew (Dream Defenders) and Sofia Campos (United We Dream), two leaders representing our generation at the march, were cut. BUT WE STILL HAVE MUCH TO SAY. Two Minutes - #OurMarch: By the time [...]
Click to Enlarge. March: Book One Pages. See Story Below. Inspired by a Landmark MLK Comic Book, Civil Rights Icon Makes a Comic of His Own By Aaron Colter| Published at Underwire | Wired. August 28, 2013 Today marks the 50th anniversary of the March on [...]
Fifty years later, we are still inspired by the work and words of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Junior. However, as frequently occurs, in time, a mirage remains, the actual memory is morphed. The struggle continues, but sadly lessons are lost. So, as begin to stride for [...]
Originally Published on August 12, 2013. BNV 2013 Prelims - Move! Brave New Voices 2013 - PYPM poets Alex Santiago, Jasmine Johnson, Nayo Jones and Kendall Allen perform Move You may have read or head the history before it was re-written. It was May 13, 1985 when [...]
CPS Budget Begs Action We hear that more schools are closing in Chicago, than elsewhere. Budget constraints are blamed. However, nationally, a trend appears obvious, or is it ominous? City schools shutter their doors and windows while suburban schools receive more funds. There [...]
Our children deserve better than being shuffled around from school to School. Don't subject your child to a failed education plan! What Can You Do? Never forget...
MotherFather: A Poem by Travis Reginal I wake up at 3 in the morning with a pile of work I haven’t touched and deadlines that stand as daunting as skyscrapers and I think about you mother. I’m reminded of how at the end of [...]
Stop crying. Stop with the tears. Don’t cry. Pick yourself up. Stop with the emotions. Don’t be a pussy. Don’t let anyone disrespect you. Be cool and be kind of a dick. Always keep your mouth shut. Nobody likes a tattletale. Rose come before hoes. [...]
