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Boys don’t cry! Part 2

by Gizellewatkins7 - 01806

Boys don’t cry!..Especially Black boys… Black men and Defending their Masculinity PART 2 Following on from Part 1 of this article, 4 more black men of various backgrounds weigh in with their take on the stigma society places on black men expressing their emotions. Previously part 1 addressed historical and cultural factors which

Boys don’t cry!

by Gizellewatkins7 - 07129

Boys don’t cry!..Especially Black boys… Black men and Defending their Masculinity. PART 1 A few short weeks ago highly acclaimed Actor and Singer Tyrese Gibson was trending in the news for a topic far removed from his talent as an artist but instead for his decision to express his emotional vulnerability publically. He

Celebrating 39 years of Independence amidst the devastating toil of hurricane Maria: Spotlight on the ‘Nature isle’ of Dominica.  

by Gizellewatkins7 - 01053

Celebrating 39 years of Independence amidst the devastating toil of hurricane Maria: Spotlight on the 'Nature isle' of Dominica. Dubbed the nature island of the Caribbean the breathtakingly beautiful island of Dominica which neighbors St Lucia and Guadeloupe is known for its lush green mountainous structure, hot springs and rain forest. For many

Torrianna “Tori” Blackwell

by zoddgalaxy staff - 02264

I am Torrianna "Tori" Blackwell and I have a passion for modeling dancing and pageants. I model mainly sportswear, swimwear and after five wear. I have also enjoyed occasional modeling of Casualwear, and executivewear. To date I have worked with the well-known modeling photographer Shan Jackson/ $.$han I did several video

My path of enlightenment

by zoddgalaxy staff - 0699

My life changed this time last year. Things started becoming more clear about what my mission in life was. I’ve gone through so many setbacks and trials that needed to happen because they were part of my path of enlightenment. The things I’ve learned on this journey thus far are

Black Man

by Gizellewatkins7 - 01084

BLACK MAN A young black man around the age of 19 Was walking on the street when he notices a hysterical scene A small asian man was on the floor fighting for his life While a tall blonde lady stood over him bandishing a sharp kitchen knife The young black man tried to get the

Atonia

by zoddgalaxy staff - 01544

  I am Atonia, Fashion model, with a passion for creative and print modeling. I model mainly fashion, creative, and catalogue but enjoyed occasional runway and promotional. . To date I worked with Chicago musician/photographer:shan Jackson,$.$han Photography,Ashley Dallas @ Dallas design studio, Black and white tie photography by Matt Yarborough, Josephine Alvia,

i was there the night he was shot

by zoddgalaxy staff - 0528

On Oct 27th I met this amazing young god at franks barber shop not to know that the young god. and I have met before. The barber was telling me that this guy had been shot five times. I turn to him to say i am sorry and where he said

Kenneka Jenkins

by zoddgalaxy staff - 02396

  We lose one so precious a piece of melanin dies. Now you’ll fly forever in the universe in our unforgotten minds, Save a place for me with my ancestors when it's time. You became a moment when I never knew your name, Now, Kenneka Jenkins, you seem just like my daughter all the same. I

Strangled

by zoddgalaxy staff - 0895

"Strangled By The Wishes of Self-Hate"...@@... Against all odds, she gave him another opportunity to re-create his self-esteem...rescuing him midstream, his was homeless, broke, and on the verge of suicide... alcohol had taken him on a ride, straight to a personal hell...and even though he was not in jail, this

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