To write the real, you have to show all the rawness, which has its harsh beauty and this is my platform to do just that. Not shying away from any subject matter or theme. Blog entries, Poetry (Free verse, Haiku, Narrative poetry), Film reviews, and a full course of wisdom quotes. Peace, TheRhymeRula
In this entry of Black History 365, I’ll be presenting the story of an African American man who was a farmer and musician, but his life as a person seeking a prosperous life was halted when taken hostage and sold into slaverly in 1841. This is the story of Solomon Northup’s 12 years as a […]
Read More Solomon Northup’s 12 Years a Slave (Black History 365)“Most times we feel ourselves moving in a direction we never expected and no matter how we want to pull out of those situations; our feelings keep controlling us. Be in total control of your life; don’t let your emotions be the determinant or judge of your actions. Let your experiences and senses be your […]
Read More See and Feel (Wednesday Wisdom)Welcome to Black History 365, a series where I explain, educate, and explore historical events, unsung black figures in world history, and recount the struggles and triumphs of black people worldwide. You ever wonder how that crispy Lays or Pringles chip came into existence? Well not those brands per se but the potato chip that […]
Read More A Crunchy Creation (Black History 365)This horrific story is one of the most recognized crimes in America’s racist history. I remember watching a Dave Chappelle special that he had a few years back when he made his comeback, and near the end, he brought up the true crime story that was a fuel that ignited the civil rights movements and […]
Read More Till Death to Confess: The Murder of Emmett Till (Black History 365)“There are only two industries that call their customers “users”: Illegal drugs and software” – The Social Dilemma Did you know that all social media outlets are competing for your attention? How about I take it a step further and tell you that the technology that connects us in actuality manipulates, divides, controls, and monetizes every […]
Read More The Social Dilemma Film Commentary + Review“When your goals are clear, you will come up with exactly the right answer at exactly the right time” The 80/20 rule is one of the most helpful concepts for life and time management. It’s essential in the fields of business and economics. The rule is also known as “The Pareto Principle” which states that […]
Read More The 80/20 ruleWithout sunshine, nothing grows And without rain everything withers Embrace every upcoming storm without flattering from its intensity Conquer challenges Become a student of your losses so you can comfortably celebrate triumphs We cannot live without any of these, so make the most of it with confidence
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