Lush & Lyrics was put on at Chatman's D'Vine Bakery and Cafe Monday night. Melody and I had a chance to see and talk to some fine lyricists. Subjects of all forms were covered. I myself dug the rhymes of those that were speaking of issues considering the government, bondage in the form of oppression and also the ever so powerful words of empowerment.
MC Solsis graced the spot. Candace IIoh performed and many beautifully dressed people filled the brink of the place. Howard University students seemed to overwhelm the population, shout here and there but goodness world for all the educated souls that are being produced.
Only snagged a few photos.
MC Solsis graced the spot. Candace IIoh performed and many beautifully dressed people filled the brink of the place. Howard University students seemed to overwhelm the population, shout here and there but goodness world for all the educated souls that are being produced.
Only snagged a few photos.
This weekend in Philly was amazing though! I had a chance to hit NJ first to see my cousin Jana and her beautiful family. I had a chance to talk and catch up with them, then Saturday I hit the city.
Loew's Hotel was the location, attending DC black pride workshops was the mission.
(Unfortunately I left my camera sitting in my car in Camden, NJ @ the PATCO station. Boo!)
BUT::Attending dialogues on both labels and stereotypes and a Transexual/Transgender workshops, I learned and also expressed some views myself. The workshops were well put together, bringing facilitators from NY for the labels discussion and local Philadelphia LGBTQ awareness orgs.
Monica, good friend all the way from Oklahoma who now lives in philly hosted me. We met some lovely women and men alike. I also met her roommate who is a brilliant Photographer, world traveler and Howard Grad. Check Akoben Sankofa's work!
My travels were safe and blessed, that is all I can ask for.
Loew's Hotel was the location, attending DC black pride workshops was the mission.
(Unfortunately I left my camera sitting in my car in Camden, NJ @ the PATCO station. Boo!)
BUT::Attending dialogues on both labels and stereotypes and a Transexual/Transgender workshops, I learned and also expressed some views myself. The workshops were well put together, bringing facilitators from NY for the labels discussion and local Philadelphia LGBTQ awareness orgs.
Monica, good friend all the way from Oklahoma who now lives in philly hosted me. We met some lovely women and men alike. I also met her roommate who is a brilliant Photographer, world traveler and Howard Grad. Check Akoben Sankofa's work!
My travels were safe and blessed, that is all I can ask for.