Got my hair braided today. I took a ten year break from it, but have recently started up again. Only this time I’m 4,000 miles away from my hairdresser–my mother–I miss her. The way she smelled of rose petals and freesia as I sat between her lap for hair-braiding and a long chat. She never pulled my hair … Continue reading »
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This video is so dear. I chose this particular track, Innervision, due to its showcase of Fatima’s rich vocals. Most may be more familiar with her usual heavily layered style of music, produced by one of my crushes, DâM-FunK. Yet her debut album, Follow You, that dropped this May with raving reviews, has a style close … Continue reading »
“Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the Unites States. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. … Continue reading »
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Many thanks for the loveliest birthday wishes ever. This here jam goes out to my other twins born on June 16th: Alexis Johnson, Tupac Shakur, Ben Kweller, Jennifer Bennett Kennedy, and Femi Kuti! ♡ Continue reading »
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Strange that the youngest people I know Live in the oldest buildings Scattered about the city In the dark rooms Of the past—and immigrants, The black Rectangular buildings Of the immigrants. They are children of the middle class. ‘The pure products of America—’ Investing The ancients buildings Jostle each other In the half-forgotten, that ponderous business. … Continue reading »
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