Recently, I was sent this article about body positive children’s books, and was honored to find mine listed. My conviction for writing for children lies in my belief that within their hearts and minds is the fertile soil of hope, from which all dreams flower.

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That version of “American Tune” is truly penetrating and fewer songs are more sobering of the moment than “Seriously”.

‘The Noose That Hangs The Nation’ by Michael Tyler By Michael Tyler, EJS Poet-in-Residence The Game 7 finale of the NBA Championship took place on Sunday, June 22nd, with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning its first ever Larry O’Brien Championship T…

“…nothing is more symbolic and evocative of the infamy and the horrors of our nation’s racism than the noose…a rope tied with the hangman’s knot is the most lethal logo of White supremacy I can consider.”

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As is also “Voter Registration Figures”, by the Secretary of State of Texas, Jane Nelson. Far be I from me to mansplain and differ from the terminology she uses on the State’s website.

By the way, I wholeheartedly agree with you. Chocolate is a health food.

I’m incredibly proud to have a post acknowledged by anyone whose monicker is Auntie Pork Chop. I have arrived!

L2 Data does an excellent nonpartisan and comprehensive data collection on every state.

Texas voters don’t register by party but voter participation in primaries are recorded in a voter file as “party affiliation”, deemed by Sec. of State Nelson as “Voter Registration Figures”. Hence, the jargon. A quick look at this link demonstrates this:
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A little louder for the people in the back!

Made my annual trek to the Black Women’s Expo, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. I was hosted at the Literary Lounge for a book signing by Da Book Joint — shout out to Verlean and Courtney! Also, major congratulations to teen author sensation Gabby Goodwin on her first book!

‘The Noose That Hangs The Nation’ by Michael Tyler By Michael Tyler, EJS Poet-in-Residence The Game 7 finale of the NBA Championship took place on Sunday, June 22nd, with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning its first ever Larry O’Brien Championship T…

It feels like the entire nation is saying, “I can’t breathe.”

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As we remain shocked by the sudden loss of Malcolm Jamal Warner, I want to highlight a part of him few were aware of. Malcolm was an accomplished bass player and had a spoken-word band called Miles Long. Endeavor to discover their sound and appreciate that Theo grew up to be a very impressive man.

I’m not one for celebrity romances and dating news. I know more about food recalls and street closures. That’s why I find it delightful surprising that I feel smiles about Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd being in coupledom. They seem so joyously adorable together.

EJS Juneteenth Event 2025 Video and photos by Pablo Lago Dantas. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! We want to thank our attendees, panelists, and sponsors for supporting our Juneteenth art exhibit Through Ou…

I serve as the Poet-in-Residence for the Equal Justice Society with great honor and conviction, and always feel privileged to participate in its Juneteenth celebration, where this year I explained what is much needed in this country — a transformation.

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