Monthly Archives: April 2015

Poem for Freddie Gray: Lost in the Smoke-Filled Mist

Like so many African Americans, I've had my run-ins with the police. I've been stopped at gunpoint for running out of stores after making a purchase. I've been stopped for being short (and black!). Even just because I looked suspicious.... Read More

Das Beste (Silbermond) – A Perfect Song For My Feelings

There are those moments when you hear a song that so perfectly fits someone you know that you can't help but think of them whenever it's played. These melodies become special and never leave your heart. Just as that special... Read More