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Her Own Sense of Queendom: Meditations on Erykah Badu’s Baduizm
Erykah Badu has been dubbed the “Queen of Neo-Soul ” but her aesthetic is undeniably Hip-hop. Badu is completely Hip-hop. You can hear it in her rhymes and see it in her wardrobe. For all of Erykah’s life, she has always aspired to self-create. Born February 26th, 1971 in Dallas, Texas as Erica Abi Wright…
Brief Thoughts (08-13-2026)
“The most dangerous weapon: an educated Black man”. I have been thinking about this quote a lot lately. I see this quote as insightful for the case of NFL commentator Ryan Clark and NBA all-star Jaylen Brown. It has almost become a cliché at this point. The idea of “Shut up and dribble” does not…
Dr. King Was a Black Man: Bringing Dr. King’s Humanity Forward
I gave this speech at a celebration of MLK in Pullman, WA, in 2023. Dear heavenly father, I ask that you provide us with a culture of freedom today. Allow us to be free today and be present. Allow us to be free from the evils of the world while we are here together. Let…
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