A Poem in Pictures (I)
The thing about strong women that people tend to forget
Is that strong doesn’t equate to superhuman Continue Reading
Art
Her Story
Curves of perfection, with room kind enough to birth nations.
Words of compassion, speaking light into darkness.
When God said let there be light, She was the light He spoke of; the great He thought of;
A secret for the world to ponder on… Continue Reading
African
Artwork by Matina Jaimah ( @Jaimahmedia on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr ) Artist’s website: https://www.jaimahmedia.com
Typical Liberian Girl
He walked up to me and said, “You don’t look like a typical Liberian girl, Your diction is better and your skin is lighter.” I looked him in the eye and told him to his face, “I’m disappointed that I… Continue Reading
Allowed
The following message was approved by you for you and to you: You are allowed to be YOU. You are allowed your smarts and your skills; to be unapologetically brilliant; to be intimidating; to show off. You are… Continue Reading
The Power of Choice
Whether it is the decision you make between what is right and what is wrong, the discernment between good and evil, the option you take between riding a taxi to go home or just strolling, staying home to study the… Continue Reading
The Influence of Art on a Society and How Liberia Can Learn from It
Traditional masks, murals, painted storefronts, and paintings of beautifully shaped African women in village settings; these are a few reminders of the presence of art in Liberia. Not all meets the eye from a single day’s drive through the vibrant… Continue Reading
