: About Me

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"I, write not just for entertainment but for my survival"
I, join the ranks of Toccora, Monique & Jennifer
As, Raven cashes checks my creative edge has been reborn
I, stand before this nation as an "artistic love child"
Birthed, againist my will
Chicago's inner city streets taught me the true meaning of "Survivor"
As, a poetess, I remain true to my craft
Sporting, my Ashley Stewart attire
I realize, that my body represents children made out of love
African American born I am
Raised, to birth nations.............................(Peace)

My passion is ...

My, passion for writing

I know too much about ...

Birthing children

My parents always told me ...

Never, to settle for the lesser things in life.

My childhood ambition ...

To, become a producer and director like my daddy.

My favorite memory ...

Traveling with my dad down to Chicago Access and watching him make history.

Why I write ...

To, finally be heard

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I'm watching Mr. Tyler Perry/Listening too: Kirk Franklin/Rubin Studdard "WHY I LOVE HIM LIKE I DO"/Mary Mary/Toby Mac/ Point Of Grace

My first job ...

Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Poetry

My best moment ...

Giving birth, to my creative edge in 1999 "Tatiana" my first daughter

My inspiration ...

TO INSPIRE OTHER WOMEN (LOW-TO MODERATE INCOMES) TO REACH FOR THEIR DREAMS/SENDING THE MESSAGE THAT WHERE THEY LIVE DOESN'T DEFINE WHO THEY ARE

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Loss of close ones

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MY HERITAGE There, I stood having to hold onto the wall for support as the words ring out into the my atmosphere.................She's gone. Who's she? My grandmother who's a pillar of strength and courage even while she rests in heaven. She's, taught me so much and my fondest memory was of a time when I sat in her room, on her bed and she looked deep into my eyes reassuring me of my womanhood and dignity "Your role as a women is to take care of your family," she told me. She, encouraged me to stand up for what was right and just, sharing in the sorrows of others while promoting unity amon...

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