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Why Growing up Fatherless Hurts More Than you Think | Poem
There have been many fatherless children growing up over the course of time whether it be by choice or other unfortunate circumstances. How many fathers come back in their child’s lives? Well check out this poem of a young man reuniting with his father for the first time since he was a child. ‘Why Daddy? – Growing Up Fatherless’ Daddy daddy where have you been? I haven’t seen you since I was the age of ten You abandoned us when we needed you way back when A lot has changed in my life since then I’m 30 years old now and all grown up I’m not a rapper but it’s…
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8 Reasons Saying You’re Black and Proud isn’t Enough
When you take a look at the different ‘races’ within society or visit different institutions what do you see? For example, if you go to a hospital who in aggregate are the doctors? Nurses? Anesthesiologists? Surgeons? “I’ll take Caucasians for 300.00 Alex”. *sound effects and lasers going off* “You have hit the daily double”! Okay, enough of the smarmy jokes; but in all seriousness have you ever asked yourself why aren’t more people of color in a position of prestige in society? Ever wonder why undeniably Asians, Indians, and Caucasians have made their way to the top of the totem pole while Hispanics and African-Americans languish near the bottom? Don’t…
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Dear Hip Hop, We Hardly Knew Ye (Pt II)
Several months back I wrote an article called, “Dear Hip Hop we Hardly knew ‘Ye” in which I touched on an era of hip hop where it was truly that – Hip Hop. You could go to any party and dance to the tunes or simply pop them in the tape deck and bump your speakers. There were no 187’s on any muthafcukin’ cops. No derogatory remarks towards women and no swag of any kind. Don’t get me wrong, some gangsta rap was/is popular and successful, but after a while it becomes hackneyed; especially where there is no pure lyrical flow. For example, Big L was a gangsta rapper, but…
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Killer Shoe Game – New Jordans are to die for, Literally
I’m sure many of you all remember this jingle from back in the days, and I mean BACK IN THE DAYS when Gatorade primarily came in two colors and was in a glass bottle. Well I’m certain many people who camped out in front of stores and malls very recently just to buy the newly released Jordan’s were singing that tune, or not. How about the fact that his sneakers are ridiculously overpriced and people will camp out in front of stores for them. O_0 Seriously, sleeping outside in blankets and in sleeping bags like you’re on skid row status just to buy sneakers?! And this ‘phenomena’ is happening in…
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Letters to Empower Young Black men: Keep ya Heads Up
Dear young brother, How was school today? I noticed I saw you on the block about 12:30 or so. Wait a minute, doesn’t school get out at 2:00? So what are you doing out so early? Come to think of it I saw you out around the same time twice last week. You were on the corner wearing your black North face jacket, patent leather red and black (Bread 11) Jordans, and Levi’s jeans sagged a little below your waist waiting patiently for the next customer to come by and get served. What happened to you? Where is your dad? I thought you two reconciled and repaired your broken relationship. Why do…
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The 5 Benefits of Becoming Friends Before Lovers
We can be guilty of being so eager to reach that end game of whatever relationship we’re seeking that sometimes in our sprint to the finish line we forget how important it is to stop and smell the roses along the way; especially if the scent and look of those roses are a dead giveaway of what awaits us there. – Mr. SoBo Dating is fun. Scratch that, dating is exciting. It’s also frustrating as hell and disappointing . But through it all, there is no denying the thrilling allure of being in the presence of someone you have yet to experience while eagerly searching for a romantic connection…
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Has American Culture Gone too Far? | Poem
You ever look around and say to yourself, “That’s too much”, or “Things have gone too far, and need to stop”? Well here is my rendition of these things. This is a poem I wrote a few years back. Some of it is a bit dated but much of it rings true today. I call this one, “Too Many”. Enjoy. ‘Confessions of a Soul That’s Seen Too Many…’ Too many young ones walk the streets with no direction Too many tv commercials offer drugs to those who can’t get an erection Too many cities are segregated into rich and poor sections Too many children out there in need of love and…
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A Gentleman’s Rule Book to Dating – The 10 Date Commandments
“I’ve been out the game for so long” ….“It’s been a while since I’ve been on a date”. These comments sound familiar? Well whether you were married and suffered through a divorce, or worse, suffered the loss of a spouse and want to get back in the swing of things, it can be challenging. If you just never were lucky enough to actually go on a date, consider this your lucky day because I have some advice for the dating impaired. You can pay me later in cash or money order. These are just some simple no brainer rules for navigating through the world of dating – especially on a…
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Escapades of a Nymphomaniac | Poem
A lot of dudes out here are true macks. They stick and move at will with the greatest of ease. Some are just sloppy and don’t care while there are some others that are just grimy and gutter and will bang anything that moves. Well in this poem we’ll find out what happens to this brother. I was messing with this chick named Lea On the side though I was dealing with her sister Tia None of them gave dome as well as their cousin Cia Doesn’t matter though because one of them gave me gonorrhea I went to the doctor to get myself fixed He told me to start…
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10 Things Women do that Make no Damn Sense to Men
“I know you Jenny and most of all…. I know women” This was a quote from Bill Bellamy’s character in the movie “How to Be a Player”. If only we all could have that gift. In life we go through different experiences with women, some good some bad. Some women are predictable as Thursday coming after Wednesday, while others are as predictable as the weather. Have you ever seen some women in action and asked yourself, “Why”? At times it may feel as if no matter how hard you try, you can never make any rationale of a woman’s moves. Here’s some things women say or do on a regular that drive men crazy. I will…
