About I’M A MAN Project

I’M A MAN is a portrait series about manhood. How do you see yourself? What is one word you use to describe yourself?”I’M A MAN. I am _________________.”Fellas, fill in the blank. Who are you? One word to caption a your portrait.The project goal is to produce a photo book accompanied with essays, short stories,ContinueContinue reading “About I’M A MAN Project”

Poem: It Shouldn’t Take Courage to Love a Black Woman

We, too, desire to bask in the radiance of another’s glory 
To be bathed in joy, peace and tranquility 
To rest without anxiety and wake without urgency 
We don’t need this grace from everyone 
Nor do we expect a societal shift out of gratitude for services rendered 
But for our men… 
It shouldn’t take courage to love a Black Woman

Video: Self-loathers don’t know what love is (Pt 2)

I’m repeatedly reminded that people who don’t love themselves are incapable of giving, receiving or showing love. They are sometimes good at faking it, but fakers always expose themselves out of frustration.

I AM Woman: A Celebration of Being

I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America is a showcase of the indomitable Spirit of Black Womanhood weaving through generations as cord of strength and wisdom. Forget the world. I AM WOMAN is a declaration of existence – without permission. Everyone is aware of their outward image. Many people spend their lives enhancingContinueContinue reading “I AM Woman: A Celebration of Being”

I AM WOMAN: An Introduction

Looking Back to Move Forward In February 2018, I quit my corporate job with a determination to work and live as a writer and photographer. A few months later, several interests coalesced into a photo essay book idea that has become I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America. I AM WOMAN comes fromContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN: An Introduction”

I AM WOMAN Covers

I have a release date for the I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America! It will be available for purchase on June19, 2021 via Amazon. YAY! The low pre-order price is available until the release date. All pre-orders will be shipped from me so they can be signed copies if you wish. I’mContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN Covers”