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“Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist.”

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Gordon Parks, “Untitled, Shady Grove, Alabama ”, 1956

Malcolm X and Maya Angelou in Ghana, 1964.

Malcolm X on his last visit to Accra had announced a desire to create a foundation he called the Organization of Afro-American Unity. His proposal included taking the plight of the African-Americans to the United Nations and asking the world council to intercede on the part of beleaguered blacks. The idea was so stimulating to the community of African-American residents that I persuaded myself I should return to the States to help establish the organization. 

We all read Malcolm’s last letter to me. Dear Maya, I was shocked and surprised when your letter arrived but I was also pleased because I only had to wait two months for this one whereas previously I had to wait almost a year. You see I haven’t lost my wit. (smile) Your analysis of our people’s tendency to talk over the head of the masses in a language that is too far above and beyond them is certainly true. You can communicate because you have plenty of (soul) and you always keep your feet firmly rooted on the ground. I am enclosing some articles that will give you somewhat of an idea of my daily experiences here and you will then be better able to understand why it sometimes takes me a long time to write. I was most pleased to learn that you might be hitting in this direction this year. You are a beautiful writer and a beautiful woman. You know that I will always do my utmost to be helpful to you in any way possible so don’t hesitate. Signed Your brother Malcolm 

(Excerpt from Maya Angelou’s memoir A Song Flung Up To Heaven)

Richard Savoie.

So I made an Asrian playlist. It is very 80′s-licious with a dash of 70′s.  I hope it is sufficiently Extra and Dramatique™.

Careless Whisper .//. George Michael

Love Kills .//. Vinnie Vincent Invasion

As The World Falls Down .//. David Bowie

Total Eclipse of The Heart .//. Bonnie Tyler

Don’t You Want Me .//. The Human League

Every Breath You Take .//. The Police

Too Much Heaven .//. Bee Gees

Right Here Waiting .//. Richard Marx

Heat Of The Moment .//. Asia

Break Your Promise .//. The Delfonics

Hungry Like The Wolf .//. Duran Duran

Baby Come Back .//. Player

Hello .//. Lionel Richie

Starting All Over Again .//. Mel & Tim

Time After Time .//. Cyndi Lauper

Hopelessly Devoted To You .//. Olivia Newton-John

Suedehead .//. Morrissey

Take Me Home Tonight .//. Eddie Money

Who Can it Be Now? .//. Men At Work

Don’t You (Forget About Me) .//. Simple Minds

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when we wake up and see things as they are, it feels like being sober at a party full of drunks.

- don miguel ruiz

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