Alicia Keys live - Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart and Empire State of Mind II

One of my favorite pieces about parenthood - “A Different World” Thea Monyee & Gaknew. I love the line “…and her giggle makes it all worth while and every sacrifice we make is like another mile towards her happiness…”

J.Ivy’s “Dear Father”. Truth that brings tears because I’ve been there too

Oscar Brown Jr’s  “Children of Children”. Truth.

My #1 band Mint Condition covers another favorite, EWF - “Love’s Holiday”

We’re the Red and White from State
And we know we are the best.
A hand behind our back,
We can take on all the rest.
Come over the hill, Caroline.
Devils and Deacs stand in line.
The Red and White from N.C. State.
Go State!

Ruby Dee, one of my favoriate artists, performs her piece, “Tupac”

Good Hair ft. Chris Rock- HD Official Trailer (via GoodHairMovie)

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when days are long
and nights won’t end
and the fatigue of carrying it all
cripples your soul

when the secret pain
is seen in your eyes
and tears cover the space
that remembers your smile

dare to hope in love
that is extended without condition
to understand and relate
and bring peace and strength

dare to believe in love
that will never leave
even through the struggle
of learning to live again