JOURNEYS Same Story Different Post

Because her story was once my story and the story for others...so many others. After generations of the same story told with different faces. We have to ask ourselves - "why we're still telling the same ole' thing?" Because we have yet to see a change. Not yet big enough to make a difference in our story. And as much as I love my story, it's about damn time it becomes just that. A story.  A moment.  It's about time, it is no longer our reality because we are beautiful in our skin. Comfortable with our hair & in ourselves. Not because we are validated by others, but because we know the truth. History says so & we have one that is uniquely ours. Ordained by the Creator & Blessed with sunrises and sunsets from the beginning, right now & throughout millennia.
#Knowthyself
#kinyashakur  #writing4mylife
#victoriannephoenix

Netflix & Beale

Just watched Barry Jenkins' film, "If Beale Street Could Talk". James Baldwin is one of my favorite authors, and I'm happy I had a chance to see it on Netflix because I missed the movie in theaters. However, I'm now able to rewind and catch all the imagery and character nuances.  If you've already seen it in theaters, please see it again. Catch the details. Don't miss the love in their eyes. Do not miss the intensity of emotion; the heart, the truth & language of Baldwin.  These are the faces and stories
of the collective world. Although written decades ago - it's still very relevant today.  It's what's been missing in film. #representationmatters #bealestreet #kikilayne #jamesbaldwin #barryjenkins #storytellers #millenniummotherhood #kinyashakur