Monthly Archives: June 2011

After reading chapter four of Catcher in the Rye, my seventh grade student Abdoul began to ask questions. Abdoul is from Mali and moved to Harlem a few years ago. “Why does society make rich people look good and ideal … Continue reading →

We cannot talk about change, we cannot start singing songs about peace if we are not willing to change ourselves. If we have no desire to change or contribute to change, then everything will stay the same. The movement begins … Continue reading →

tonight i saw a girl named ella singing this live so this goes out to both ellas

walking to an open mic hosted by harlemite amir i was listening to rap music headphones in my ear playing jay-z vs. naS a playlist i made on here and them dudes told me in their bars a couple things. … Continue reading →

we’re in love but, like me, she doesn’t know who i am. “when the higher forces give you the gift of music, of musicianship, it must be well used     for the good of humanity.” -fela kuti

there are open mics every night. the nuyorican poets cafe is one of the most esteemed establishments in new york city so i went on saturday night to check out my competition and see some fellow (and lady) poets do … Continue reading →

i read this in an indian spiritual magazine called Karma that i got from a temple in queens: the Supreme Person alone is eternal, real and pure. He is the prompter of activity and the dispenser of consequence. But, He … Continue reading →

thank you to the performers and the people at the urban juke joint tonight. words exchanged, philosophies discussed. consciousness expanded, in confidence we trust. each other, to my sisters and my brothers, peace and much love (thinking of my distant … Continue reading →