The ABCs of a Woman
(Sung) Sister, You’ve been on my mind Sister, we’re two of a kind So sister, I’m keepin’ my eyes on you I betcha think I don’t know nothin’ But singin’ […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Black Culture in the Classroom: An interview with educator Phoenyx Williams
I recently had the opportunity to interview two amazing educators at the Providence Academy Middle School, Andreana Thomas and Phoenyx Williams. This is the second in a two-part series of […]
Black Joy: An interview with Providence Academy Middle School dean Andreana Thomas
I recently had the opportunity to interview two amazing educators at the Providence Academy Middle School, Andreana Thomas and Phoenyx Williams. This is the first part in a two-part series […]
Saying it Out Loud: Teen poetry competition gives students the tools to reflect
Teens, poetry and excitement seem like an unlikely combination – but therein lies the magic of Poetry Out Loud. Since 2005, the program has been engaging new generations of students […]
Tiny Treasure
A small gift Something we say about a heartfelt present Or used to describe one that provides, guides and uplifts My mama Educates My mama Motivates As of late you […]
Ode to the Black Woman
ONLY A BLACK WOMAN Can take a week of leftover scraps and make a gourmet meal Can cuss a man out, then make love to him that night and make […]
Quiet Moments
Everyone needs some time to think. Don’t say you don’t have enough time, you have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, […]
…. I’ll Arise…. (Let Freedom Ring)
In my shoes if only you could walk this mileWith tragedy and disappointments I’m still proud Long, courageous strides along this highwaySun, beaming down radiantly across my face Today marks […]
Dangerous Thoughts on a Highway
Fall descends (here comes again A seasonal verse, please humor me); I-95, rugged spine Of this East Coast, Receives it indifferently, Like a tired wife-then-mother whose Glazed-over-eyes stare Blankly, at […]
Living Legend: Sylvia Ann Soares discusses her life lessons
Ms. Sylvia Ann Soares is a legend in RI with many accolades, including a certificate she received this year from the mayor for her hard work and dedication in the […]