It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
~Maya Angelou “Phenomenal Woman”
“The essence of Hiphop is beyond entertainment: The elements of Hiphop Kulture may be traded for money, honor, power, respect, food, shelter, information and other resources; however, Hiphop and its culture cannot be bought, nor is it for sale.”~ 7th Principle Hip Hop Declaration of Peace
“There is a kind of strength that is almost frightening in black women. It’s as if a steel rod runs right through the head down to the feet.” ~Dr. Maya Angelou
“We will no longer stand back while the future beckons us on! The eyes of the world have been focused on the spot; and somehow we are led to believe that because of the demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, segregation will end in this country in a short time.”~ Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth (1922-2011)
“and do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.” ~Holy Bible Zechariah 7:10
Instead of talking Puerto Rico or gun reform for Nevada,
All these horrible tragedies and he’s bored and would rather,
Cause a Twitter storm with the Packers. ~Eminem “The Storm”
“Hey Black child.. Do you know you are strong.. I mean really strong.. Do you know you can do.. What you want to do.. If you try to do.. What you can do” (Excerpt from the poem “Hey, Black Child” by Useni Eugene Perkins, 1975)