365th Revolution

As the Earth makes its 365th revolution

to complete an orbit

Re

flect

Re

count

Re

volve

Like time travelers

Weaving together

baskets of

past,

present,

and future

Rapping and Unlocking Language

I am not an expert in brain development but it makes me wonder about the mysteries that are occurring as children unlock language and sound. We often take articulation for granted. The act of speaking is a very complex function that requires a coordination and transmission of information from the brain to the muscles in vocal coords and lungs to create sound. This video is a great example of a child unlocking and exploring sound and language. He seems to recognize music and rhythm and that it is pleasing to one's ear.

-ARISTYLES

Re-imagining Black Male Identity

A fruitful discussion on Black Male Identity. There needs to be more spaces like these where people can examine masculinity and begin to construct a positive male identity. The panel includes Lupe Fiasco, Nick Cannon, Russell Simmons, Jordan Coleman, John O'neil, and more.

Here is the link: http://fora.tv/2010/12/06/The_Black_Male_Re-Imagined