This CD is dedicated to Tupac Shakur and all young brothers who lost their lives struggling to find their identity as men. Brothers, our future is at stake, our children need you. Let’s work together to save our communities.
To Reno Valentine, a talented artist, thank you for walking in my vision by writing and performing “Dying Young;” and your accompanying vocals on “Remembered.” To Pete.Colon, what can I say---thanks just ain't enough for your artistry and most of all your spirit, humility, and integrity as a young man; I love you as family.
The social climate is perfect for this message; racism is alive, black self-hatred is growing, resulting in increased violence in our families and communities all over the world. Let’s come together!!!
Artwork by Kika Nicolela.
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Calling All Fathers - Book
This book is dedicated to fathers that struggle with fatherhood because of the lack of a bond with their own fathers, and to fathers that do provide, guide, and nurture their children despite their social, political, and economic strain. This is an urgent call to all fathers to recognize that mothers simply do not have the ingredients needed to guide our boys into manhood, and provide examples of manhood to our daughters. Calling All Fathers exposes the challenges we all know so well about the deep pain our youth and many adults face without fathers; it is a gentle plea for fathers to come back to their children, even if the relationship with the mother is strained. Our communities have fallen apart; our youth are disguising their pain and abandonment in the form of anger and hate. Fathers, we know that you have been wounded by many; please work through your pain, swallow your pride and come back to your children because they need your love more than money.
Mothers, let’s work to understand the inadequacies and pain of our men and children; let’s build on the hearts. Lastly, fathers and mothers - let’s forgive each other and rebuild the brokenness of our families together for the future.
Hopefully these writings from a single mother’s perspective, will give you some insight into the challenges of our youth and men, empower you to work on healing, and becoming the best father you can be.
This CD of spoken word to music is a call to all fathers to recognize that mothers simply do not have all the ingredients needed to make men out of our boys and examples of manhood for our daughters. Our communities have fallen apart; our young people are disguising their pain and abandonment in the form of anger and hate. Fathers, please swallow your pride and be there for your children; we know that you have been wounded by many. Sisters, let’s try to understand our brothers and rebuild our homes and our communities together for the sake of our future as an African people.
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The Lord Is My Shepherd - CD
“Experiencing The Lord Is My Shepherd will uplift your spirits. It can serve to keep you company if you are in the depths of despair, let down or disappointed. Or, if you feel that you've cried your last tear and can't cry any more, listen to this CD. The passages that Abiola has chosen to recite combined with the musical composition by LaGrand have the potential to facilitate your inner journey from conflict/crisis to hope and resolve. I listened to LaGrand’s and Dre Rock’s comforting composition and began to imagine myself sitting on a mountain top looking towards a peaceful sunset. I switched to B Dave’s upbeat, contemporary, uplifting, joyous and hopeful music. I was inspired to move, to dance, to laugh, and count my blessings. I believe, when you hear this CD, you too, will be moved to dance, laugh and recite the scriptures along with Abiola.” Ahmondylla Best