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The Dwindling of a Once Prosperous City http://www.amazon.com/dp/1460963881/ref=... The Dwindling of a Once Prosperous City is a poetry chapbook focusing on the recent downfalls in the economy. The 16 poem chapbook details the trials and tribulations that the economy has set forth and what we could do to move ahead in this poverty stricken economy 1  of  1 Choose a Thumbnail No Thumbnail

This video is alarming. It visually describes two wrongs that are in society today. If both parties could have acted differently the whole situation could have been avoided. The teen girl was obviously in the wrong. She clearly presented herself in a way that is not acceptable. This behavior can not only lead to several outcomes, but can also portray the teen as someone who she may later regret in life. There wan an overreaction on the behalf of the bus driver. What this bus driver not properly trained? There are channels that he is responsible for going through if he has an unruly passenger on his bus. The behavior that this individual encompasses should not be a characteristic that a public employee should have. Moreover, where is the mindset of this man? Regardless of her behavior she is a child. The key word being "she". She is a female. When is it okay for men to put their hands on a female. As time progress do we forget the things that we learned as a child, and bega

Since I was a child there has always been one thing that I have struggled with the most, my teeth. I have struggled to have straight, no cavity, pearly whites, however many obstacles in my path have caused me to have to continuously make dentist visits. I remember the names I used to get called as a child. One of the most prevalent names were "bucktooth beaver" and "bugs bunny". This could be the reason why I have grown to love bugs bunny and have often called him my favorite cartoon character. My overbite came from me sucking my lip. I have sucked my lip since I was very young. When I was a child I used to suck my thumb. My mother knew the consequences of sucking your thumb so she did the only thing she knew to encourage me to quit sucking my thumb, she put hot sauce on my thumb. That worked! I no longer sucked my thumb anymore, however I began another bad habit. I began to suck my lip. For years I endured brutal mental and emotional punishments from classmat

Have you ever wondered why does hair make a big splash in the media? Why does one criticize, praise, or ridicule another individual’s hair? Hair can be one of the most significant components of an individual. It can make or break a person.  Recently during the 2012 summer Olympics, Gabby Douglas, a member of the “Fab Five” 2012 Olympic team was criticized for the way that she chose to wear her hair in the 2012 Olympics predominantly by the African American community. Her hair was slicked back into a ponytail to match her teammates. Instead of her outstanding performance being the talk of the media, the way she wore her hair overshadowed her performance and went viral throughout the likes of social media sites and the internet. What made her hairstyle overshadow a performance that allowed her to become the only African American to win gold in an individual performance in gymnastics? Gabby Douglas hair was not the problem. The problem was the mindset of the individuals who criticized he

Could have been Trying to press backspace and delete on these images, However they are tattooed in my mind forever, Forever – a long time, It’s been a long time since we were face to face, And I laid eyes on those pretty brown eyes, That looked me in the eye and said I love you, I love you— I hear it over and over like my favorite song on repeat, As I hear those words over and over, I feel your touch, Your soft warm touch that blankets my body, And I am overwhelmed with lust, Take what’s in my heart and allow it to jump to yours again, Again so we can share the same feeling, a feeling that we both once had, A feeling that will not allow me to separate the presence from the past, Cause all I can think of is what we could have had, Wandering if your mind is where mine is and you share the same too, Or am I solo like the nights I spend with a dildo wishing it was your flesh, I compared the next to you, but there is not anything like the best, Can’t help to think what i

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines mother as a female parent; a woman in authority, maternal tenderness or affection. However this definition is too broad it almost vague to just give these three definitions of a mother, when a mother is so much more. I have been blessed to have been born and raised by what I would call the epitome of a mother. She is more than just a female parent, a woman in authority, or a maternal tenderness or affection. She is an example to all women what a mother should be. What hard work and determination look like. She is an example of what God envisioned when he thought of a mother. She is not only a noun, but a verb and adjective. She is the most wonderful creation that God has thought of. At fifteen my mother had her first child, and at seventeen she had her second. She was determined to graduate, and she graduated on time with her classmates. By nineteen she graduated from nursing school and a week later had her third child. By twenty-four she had fiv

I am so glad that my God is a forgiving God. For if he wasn't no on would survive his wrath. All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God.

What is it about celebrities and reality stars that have us glued to the television, radio, magazine or any other entity? Entertainment is a staple of our lives. It have been apart of our life since the first man arose from dust. Checking our peers to see what is right and what is wrong. Did not the creator gives us minds of our own where we would not have to depend on another being to shape us. Here lies my soul from within, Digging deep to find a smile to erase this grin, On my knees once again, thanking God for allowing me to see one more sun come up, But for what-- As a Popsicle eating, basketball toting, pigtail swinging little one, I never thought of-- Well.. No need to be bravado of my misfortunes, But I never could have fathom, However let's not be irrational, Every moment I inhale and exhale, I give thanks...

Dear class of 2012,         Congratulations on making it this far. As you know, there were many who were unable to complete this adventure with you. Regardless of rather it was unforeseen circumstances or circumstances that were foreseen, but after constant mediation the alternative prevailed. You are some of the select few to move on into the most coveted adulthood with a diploma. You should be proud of yourselves. You have worked hard for this.         Your senior year is one of the most important years of your life. Cherish it, because before you know, it will be gone, and you will be wondering where did it go. These are the days where you will make the mistakes and hopefully learn from them. These are the days in which you look forward to prom, homecoming, and senior pictures. You have watched as three other classes go in front of you, and now it is your turn to share in the excitement.         Your senior year is also the time when you try to establish where you go after you w

Teacher Tells Black Students ‘You Will Never Amount to Anything’

         It seems as if every day more an more regulations are being brought forth to cause restraints on our every day living. The United States of America Constitution was written in 1787 and has been in operation since 1789. The Constitution states our basic rights as citizens of this great country, The United States of America. The Constitution has been ratified many times, like adding amendments. The Bill of Rights, which are the first amendments clearly states our rights, to freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and to bear arms to name a few. Many citizens of The United States of went to war, and died for this beautiful country. People come from all across the world to be free, because here and American we are The Home of the Free and the Land of the Brave. However, its 2012 and I feel that we are now compromising our rights for what our government choose to call the sake of security.                  Every day you see more and more things that are restricting you. Is that f

On Saturday October 29, 2011, I packed my belongings in to my little 2009 Hyundai Accent and moved away  from Dayton, Ohio. There were mixed emotions there. I was excited to begin a new chapter in my life, but I was kind of sad to leave my family and friends behind. I turned 25 on that Monday and Wednesday was my last day at work. It was a little emotional. Many of my co-workers and residents were teary-eyed. They were sad to see me go. It was nice to know that I made that type of impression on others. My brothers and sister also seemed as if they were sad to see me go. Well of course they would. They wouldn't have any one to depend on any more. My mom was sad. She was sad to see me go. We are very close. My mother is my friend, mother, mentor, and support system, and I think she would say the same for me. All except me being her mother part of course. My mother understood the ramifications of me distancing myself from the situation that I felt like I was in. She knew what my int

In a world when truth has become to cease to exists, it is hard differentiate the truth from a lie. There are so many predators out there in the world today. There is not any one that is safe. Believing in your choice of a higher being is what can bring understanding in a world with so much calamity. There are many different religions in the world. I choose to believe in God. My faith in Lord grows stronger every day. I am a devout christian. We all make mistakes in this world. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. However that is why I am able to ask the Lord to forgive me for my sins. I try not to make the same mistakes again. My truth is knowing that Lord is there to lead me along the way, and to help me make sound decisions. Attempting to live my life the way that God intends me to live.