But even creeps deserve to live someplace halfway decent.

If Islam's sole interest is the welfare of mankind, then Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.

I'm blacked than midnight on Broadway and Myrtle

The new moon rode high in the crown of the metropolis. Shinin', like "Who on top of this?

African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not a dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations.

What I take from writers I like is their economy - the ability to use language to very effective ends.

It's possible and available to any artist to be himself or herself on their own terms, to be accepted and embraced by black people. You don't have to be a thug to get love from black people.