Category: Biography
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka with poems and mic in hand. (photo by Lynda Koolish) This story was first published as part 2 of the article “Two Literary Laureates Celebrated: Herta Muller and Amiri Baraka.” It is presented now to honor the life and legacy of the great African-American literary powerhouse Amiri Baraka…
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The Journey Continues and the Rainbow Shines On – from The Journey and the Rainbow
New cover for forthcoming collection of quotes titled Journey through the Power of the Rainbow. “…We are living in an era in which billions of people are grappling to promote communication, tolerance, and understanding over the more destructive forces of war, terrorism, and political chaos that have characterized the beginning…
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Memory-Song Painted Gold: for The Blue Yusef Lateef (1920-2013) Part 1 – Bright Skylark Literary Productions
Yusef Lateef Gold digital art graphic by Postered Poetics derived from original Atlantic Recordings album cover. “When the soul looks out of its body, it should see only beauty in its path. These are the sights we must hold in mind, in order to move to a higher place.” Yusef…
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Text and meaning in the life of Nelson Mandela (part 1 of 3)
Cover of Notes to the Future by Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. “Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves.” ––Nelson Mandela, Presidential Inauguration Address When Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela stood before the people of South Africa on May…
Bridge of Silver Wings 2025 