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Apr 28 2011

Marine’s Life

We’re born on an island far, far away
we wear green cammies every single day
we put ourselves through hell and then ask for more
to bear the symbol of United States Marine Corps

we fight in far off lands with deserts and more
we fight for pride and freedom and for our corps
we don’t ask for great pay or a half decent meal
there is no way a poem can describe how we feel

when we get back, there will be tears in both of our eyes
yours are for happiness mine are for my friends that died

Apr 21 2011

Homo

I am the boy who never finished high school, because I got called a fag everyday

I am the girl kicked out of her home because I confided in my mother that I am a lesbian.

I am the prostitute working the streets because nobody will hire a transsexual woman.

I am the sister who holds her gay brother tight through the painful, tear-filled nights.

We are the parents who buried our daughter long before her time.

Mar 17 2011

Everything is You

Your are life, you are every breath
Your are everything that’s right
Even when there is nothing left
You are my galaxy, you are my world
A female version of me, my precious little girl
I want to teach you and raise you in ways that’s correct
Every time I tell you I love you
Those are feelings that connect

You are my smiles, you are my tears
You are my strength that helps me overcome my fears
I don’t have nightmares, because you are my dreams

Mar 10 2011

I Like You

We say “like” like love
Deep stares into each other eyes
When things are good
When we share a moment
When we make love
“I like you”
And so many more emotions are behind those words
Begging to be expressed
Want to scream that I love you
But I’m so terrified of admitting that once again I’m in this place
Swore that I’d never allow another to man to make me feel...anything
Yet here you are
Everyday trying to prove to me that you are worthy of my love

Sep 23 2010

Fix Yourself (Part 1)

Women, you need to fix yourself and be independent.
Take my advice into consideration, don’t be offended.
Stop complaining about your man; love him for who he is,
If you are not stable, stop opening your legs and pushing out kids.
Stop looking for love in all the wrong places.
Don’t stay with a man if he keeps catching cases.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.