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longing [poem]
on the shore, a man reflects his distant family he recollects memories crash, regrets collide love lost, wounds he can't hide he longs for forgiveness, a chance to be whole dreaming of a reunion, buried in his soul
the tape [essay]
As a professional athlete the practice of reviewing the 'tape' is of utmost importance for improvement. It allows one to analyze actions, identify both his/her mistakes and successes in a given play. Interestingly, this approach can also be applied to our everyday lives. Imagine the possibility of observing ourselves from an objective perspective, detached from our own subjectivity. What valuable insights could we gain from such a recording? Journaling serves as a powerful tool for self-reflection, akin to having a personal tape of our experiences. By documenting our thoughts and experiences, we create a means to review and learn from our own life's...
Sankofa [bts]
Allow me to reintroduce you to the Pankofa (aka pink Sankofa) Unisex T. It was well received and we're bringing it back for the summer! Stay tuned. But in the meantime heres a quick piece on the inspiration of the design. Sankofa is a West African word that means "go back and get it." It represents the idea of reaching back into the past to retrieve knowledge, wisdom, and understanding that can help us move forward and create a better future. Sankofa is often depicted as a bird with its head turned backward and its feet moving forward, symbolizing the importance...
like a bird [poem]
it wasn't until I was in the sky that I realized my wings and I was free to fly home
Big Haiti [essay]
As Earth Day approaches next month, I find myself thinking about how I can truly rest in peace knowing the world my sons will probably live in. A new show on Apple TV explores some of the possibilities of what that may look like in sunny South Florida. Extrapolations is a new Apple TV+ series that explores the possibilities and consequences of emerging technologies. One of the standout features of Extrapolations is its ability to blend science fiction and reality seamlessly. Each episode presents a scenario that feels both futuristic and grounded in the present. From the dangers of deepfake...
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