I was shocked to open the computer today and see that another one of our luminaries has passed. E Lynn Harris, a best selling author who wrote about issues related identity and sexual identity. A self published author who started out selling his books at beauty shops and Black book stores and went on to become a best selling author.
Harris wrote 11 books, with four million copies of his work in print. His writing also appeared in Essence, the Washington Post Sunday Magazine, and Sports Illustrated.
He died while finishing up a west coast book tour at the age of 54. We will miss him, even if you weren't gay or on the down low you could still enjoy his creativity. He wrote with taste and love. God be with you! E. Lynn Harris!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Farewell to the King-Michael Jackson
Since Michael Jacksons death many reporters have behaved as if they have a difficult time understanding who Michael Jackson is.
This is HisTory based on my reflections of Michael Jackson. It's no mystery.
It is very simple to me, who he is. He is a king, "The King of Pop" His regality was evident in his every action. His mission was to love, heal and embrace mankind. To make the world a better place. The King worked with many creative spirits which is evident in his music, writings and movies. He was a scientist. When you watch his videos and listen to his music you understand he is a Great One!
In 1984 I Remember the Time I was watching Michael Jackson win a ton of American Music Awards. I received a headache during that show because I laughed!, I cried!, I clapped! I screamed and cheered so hard! I let his music in me flow! I'll never forget that show. I also loved the way Michael Jackson danced his way through the smooth criminals in video and life.
His Alter Ego is Peter Pan, a mischievous boy who refuses to grow up. Who owned Neverland, spent his days in Neverland and who occasionally bought people not just kids from the outside world to Neverland. The people who came to Neverland loved Neverland, They loved Peter Pan. It was confusing for some of the kids who came to Neverland because as they grew up Peter Pan began to distance himself from them. Because Peter Pan never wanted to grow up. Because contrary to what the media wants us to believe, Peter Pan loved his childhood. He was special and when he grew up, he couldn't understand why some people wanted to treat him so bad! He wanted to stay a child.
Peter Pan had many nemesises that worked daily to bring his destruction or downfall. They were very mean spirited. They were envious and jealous of Peter Pan, especially since Peter Pan was a Black man. They did not want people to see, enjoy and love Allah's creation. So they engaged in devilish actions to destroy Peter Pan. I say to you Michael Jackson was a man, a black man, not only a human being but he was magical and he loved people. He showed his love daily.
I am sure the children from many different backgrounds who visited Neverland had a time of their life. It was a dream come true. It was a real place were children ( people) could go to leave the undesirable experiences of the outside world. Imagine that! Even if you were dying and had many tubes and lots of medical equipment you could go to Neverland and be treated with care, compassion and kindness. What better palliative care could a child receive. Oprah! show that show you have were you were sitting on the stage in that theatre and Michael was showing you how he performed for the sick children.
I guess it is hard for ordinary people to see, hear and understand such an extraordinary man. You were very special! I know there are many people in the world; They Don't Care About Us! But we loved you Michael and you loved us. We Never Can Say God-Bye! We Want You Back but we understand Allah's will.
Michael Jackson, the King wanted to have children to have a ongoing legacy. He kept those children safe, so no-one would kidnap them and try to exploit him for money again or even kill them to hurt the king. And Peter Pan had to grow up to become a father.
The King was very strong and endured a lot, He survived walking through fire and receiving third degree burns. Many broken bones and if he had Lupus, he suffered daily with aches and pains to the point he probably couldn't move at times. Michael was entitled to privacy when it came to his medical records. I believe he was receiving palliative care and that makes me want to Scream! Inspite of that he still wanted to perform. But Allah who knows better than us took him.
As I watched people celebrate the passing of Michael Jackson, for some reason it made me think about how unrealistic the conflicts of this war are. The people of the world are united. It is the greed, anger and other behaviors that keep unrealistic conflicts going. Again Allah showed us through Michael's passing that his people are united. Leaders of the world put away your egos, greed, and work for world peace.
Farewell King Michael, Peter Pan, Mr Music, Mr Sony, The Musical Genius and Scientist, Humanistic Counselor, The Record Breaker and The Philanthropist!
"Verily, for the Righteous are gardens of Delight, in the Presence of their Lord. Shall We then treat the people of Faith like the people of Sin? What is the matter with you? How judge you?" (68:34-36).
Rashun Jones,RN
4 Life Press
http://www.nushapenet.com
This is HisTory based on my reflections of Michael Jackson. It's no mystery.
It is very simple to me, who he is. He is a king, "The King of Pop" His regality was evident in his every action. His mission was to love, heal and embrace mankind. To make the world a better place. The King worked with many creative spirits which is evident in his music, writings and movies. He was a scientist. When you watch his videos and listen to his music you understand he is a Great One!
In 1984 I Remember the Time I was watching Michael Jackson win a ton of American Music Awards. I received a headache during that show because I laughed!, I cried!, I clapped! I screamed and cheered so hard! I let his music in me flow! I'll never forget that show. I also loved the way Michael Jackson danced his way through the smooth criminals in video and life.
His Alter Ego is Peter Pan, a mischievous boy who refuses to grow up. Who owned Neverland, spent his days in Neverland and who occasionally bought people not just kids from the outside world to Neverland. The people who came to Neverland loved Neverland, They loved Peter Pan. It was confusing for some of the kids who came to Neverland because as they grew up Peter Pan began to distance himself from them. Because Peter Pan never wanted to grow up. Because contrary to what the media wants us to believe, Peter Pan loved his childhood. He was special and when he grew up, he couldn't understand why some people wanted to treat him so bad! He wanted to stay a child.
Peter Pan had many nemesises that worked daily to bring his destruction or downfall. They were very mean spirited. They were envious and jealous of Peter Pan, especially since Peter Pan was a Black man. They did not want people to see, enjoy and love Allah's creation. So they engaged in devilish actions to destroy Peter Pan. I say to you Michael Jackson was a man, a black man, not only a human being but he was magical and he loved people. He showed his love daily.
I am sure the children from many different backgrounds who visited Neverland had a time of their life. It was a dream come true. It was a real place were children ( people) could go to leave the undesirable experiences of the outside world. Imagine that! Even if you were dying and had many tubes and lots of medical equipment you could go to Neverland and be treated with care, compassion and kindness. What better palliative care could a child receive. Oprah! show that show you have were you were sitting on the stage in that theatre and Michael was showing you how he performed for the sick children.
I guess it is hard for ordinary people to see, hear and understand such an extraordinary man. You were very special! I know there are many people in the world; They Don't Care About Us! But we loved you Michael and you loved us. We Never Can Say God-Bye! We Want You Back but we understand Allah's will.
Michael Jackson, the King wanted to have children to have a ongoing legacy. He kept those children safe, so no-one would kidnap them and try to exploit him for money again or even kill them to hurt the king. And Peter Pan had to grow up to become a father.
The King was very strong and endured a lot, He survived walking through fire and receiving third degree burns. Many broken bones and if he had Lupus, he suffered daily with aches and pains to the point he probably couldn't move at times. Michael was entitled to privacy when it came to his medical records. I believe he was receiving palliative care and that makes me want to Scream! Inspite of that he still wanted to perform. But Allah who knows better than us took him.
As I watched people celebrate the passing of Michael Jackson, for some reason it made me think about how unrealistic the conflicts of this war are. The people of the world are united. It is the greed, anger and other behaviors that keep unrealistic conflicts going. Again Allah showed us through Michael's passing that his people are united. Leaders of the world put away your egos, greed, and work for world peace.
Farewell King Michael, Peter Pan, Mr Music, Mr Sony, The Musical Genius and Scientist, Humanistic Counselor, The Record Breaker and The Philanthropist!
"Verily, for the Righteous are gardens of Delight, in the Presence of their Lord. Shall We then treat the people of Faith like the people of Sin? What is the matter with you? How judge you?" (68:34-36).
Rashun Jones,RN
4 Life Press
http://www.nushapenet.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Soul Food Festival 2009
Well I haven't written in a few days but its not because I didn't have anything to say. I've been to my family reunion in Tulsa and the weather was so hot we couldn't play our yearly volleyball game. I enjoyed myself inspite of the weather. It was a very relaxing day for me. And I got to see my old elementary school; They've turned it into a police station now. The food was good but I don't think I recall it ever being so hot in June. It's been in the upper 90's, 100, 101 or 102 for the past two weeks. But the hot weather didn't seem to slow the Soul Food Festival down.
When I returned from Tulsa Saturday evening I went to the Soul food Festival with some friends. It was hot, the music was streaming through the air and I was feeling great. I was doing some dance moves I didn't know I could still do. Ready for the World, SWV, Lakeside, Tank; The OHIO Players kept us on our feet. Mix that with the aroma of all the tasty food. I didn't eat but many people around me indulged in the tasty treats. It was a night to enjoy and it was worth driving back early.
When I returned from Tulsa Saturday evening I went to the Soul food Festival with some friends. It was hot, the music was streaming through the air and I was feeling great. I was doing some dance moves I didn't know I could still do. Ready for the World, SWV, Lakeside, Tank; The OHIO Players kept us on our feet. Mix that with the aroma of all the tasty food. I didn't eat but many people around me indulged in the tasty treats. It was a night to enjoy and it was worth driving back early.
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