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Contest Rules-Who wants to be the next face of Sankofa's Child?

Contest Rules 

  

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 

   

  

  

 1. Eligibility

 Who wants to be the next face Nzingah-Sankofa’s Child Jewelry Line? (the Contest) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Sankofa's Child and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2. Sponsor

 The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Sankofa's Child, located at 1310 SW 2nd Court #102, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312.

 3. Agreement to Official Rules

Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrants full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein.

 4. Contest Period

 The Contest begins on January 18, 2012 at 12:00 AM EST and ends on February 29, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST (the Contest Period). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the Contest using any of the following methods: Online .

5. How to Enter

Online: This method of entry will be available by visiting our website (www.facebook.com/beautyisstrength) and Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Sweepstakes Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

6. Prize Drawing

On or about March 07, 2012, the Sponsor will announce the potential winners

from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend

on the number of votes received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential

winner via telephone or email on or about March 14, 2012. If the potential winner

cannot be contacted within five (5) days after the date of the first attempt to contact him/her, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries.

7. Winner Notification

 The potential winners will be notified by email, mail or phone. Each potential Grand and First Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an

alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Sweepstakes.

 8. Prizes

 "Grand Prize (1) - All expense paid trip to New York. Air fare and accommodations provides for 3 days 2 nights. A photoshoot with Mike Mogul for future advertising campaigns for Nzingah Jewelry Line. Jewelry valued at $200 from the Nzingah Jewelry Line Collection.

9. General Conditions

 In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Sweepstakes and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non- suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorneys fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

10. Release and Limitations of Liability

 By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the

Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application

downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event

shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorneys fees. Released Parties are also not

responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

11. Disputes

 Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and

causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize

awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida.

12. Privacy

 Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsors privacy policy.

 13. Winner List

To request the name of the winner send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to

Sankofa's Child Inc, 1310 SW 2^nd Court #102, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Winner List requests will only be accepted after the promotion end date (listed above). For the Winner List, you can also send an email.

CALL TO ARTIST: ART+SOLE+LIFE: SOUTH FLORIDA EDITION

Sankofa's Child Inc and Sole Plus present:

ART+SOLE+LIFE: SOUTH FLORIDA EDITION

CALL TO ARTISTS:

Want to use a Converse All Star sneaker as your canvas? Here is your opportunity. Next Sunday, September 11, from 3:00-6:00 pm at Gallery 1310 (1310 SW 2^nd Ct, Ft Lauderdale, 33312), artists will be given a pair of brand new Converse All Star shoes to redesign on location.  They will then take away the unfinished shoes to complete, and return them the following Saturday, when the shoes will be displayed at Gallery 1310 and sold through a silent auction.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:

Artists from the tri-county area (Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties)

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE:

Email sankofaschild@gmail.com, include your name, samples of your work, your bio, and your contact information (email, website and/or Facebook fan page)

For further information, contact Nzingah, sankofaschild@gmail.com

THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SHOES AVAILABLE. RESERVE YOUR SPACE.

Artist Spotlight: Meca McKinney

For many social networking can be black hole that produces nothing but hours gone doing nothing. I will be the first to admit I have lost hours that could probably add it up to days. But I took a step back after my initial addictions (the games the games, oh and picture sight seeing) to really connect with people of same interest or people who I just found to be interesting. Recently I connected with Meca McKinney though we have not met it we have a new cyber friendship brewing. She is a artistan and so much more I wanted you guys to get to know her better so I asked her a few questions. CHECK HER OUT....

So who is Meca Mckinney if you had to describe her in two sentences?

Modern Leather Artisan, Design Consultant,  Author, Lifestyle Blogger,  lover of life, and mommy of a super crafty fashionista 7yr old princess.

How did you start Jypsea?

 

I owned a vintage boutique in 2001. It was only busy on the wknd so during the week, I started sewing, making suede reversible tie-dye tote bags. I was a f/t student at FIT at the time, just switched my major from apparel design to accessory design. My bags became my best seller and a store in San Francisco placed a wholesale order, recommended by one of my most loyal customers who was a music exec. I became really busy fulfilling wholesale orders, running the store and going to school f/t and decided to put Jypsea aside until after I graduated. But I graduated college 2 weeks before my child was born and my husband and I decided I would be a stay-at-home mom for a few years. Fast fwd to 3 yrs ago, I went back to Corp America as a technical footwear designer for a company in NYC and was downsized 6 mos later with the entire technical department. I decided it was my chance to earn a second degree and re-launch Jypsea.

What inspires you?

Natural elements—the seasons changing, ocean animals, botanical gardens  and people watching.

How has your education Associates in Accessory Design from FIT and Bachelors in Fine Arts from Thomas Edison State College impacted your work if at all?

I designed clothes my entire life. My mom was a seamstress who made all of my clothes and I was always very artistic. BUT without my education at FIT, I wouldn’t understand how to make high quality leather goods. I wouldn’t know about the tools and equipment I have come to rely on for handcrafting leather accessories.

My art degree taught me to see the world and my place in it as a creative person in a new light. Art isn’t something others do, ie: painters, sculptors. I, too, am an artist and leather is my medium.

What sparked you to write your book?

A ton of questions in my fb inbox and wherever I go as I’m introduced to people as a designer, Everyone is so curious about how to get started in this industry and some are very disillusioned. They believe that it’s all fun and play, not a difficult business. I wanted to write a book that both dispelled the myths and gave people the help I wish I had.

Where do you hope to see yourself in the next few years?

 

I’d like to teach art/design on a college level and/or author more how-to books. I love to teach help others fulfill their creative professional goals. As far as my own creative professional goals, I see Jypsea continuously growing, building clientele and possibly with a Jypsea boutique or 3. I’ve own a boutique in the past and currently co-own one in Suffolk, Virginia called Down To earth Boutique & Gallery on W. Washington St.

 

What do you want to leave us with?

Care about the impact your purchases make. Investigate the companies you spend your hard-earned cash on. Do these companies use child labor in foreign countries or have deplorable work conditions? Are they taking from the environment but putting nothing back and if so, what does that say about you if you are providing them with the financial backing to do so? Invest your money in unique, handcrafted, artisan made products that don’t hide behind a corporate wall  but instead puts you directly in contact with the designer. This simple act changes the world. 

 

 

You can see more from Meca at the following links:

 

Jypsea~ Eclectic Handcrafted Leathergoods
www.Jypsea.com

Lifestyles of the Authentic & Creative tm
www.LOTA-N-C.Blogspot.com

 

Facebook

www.facebook.com/JypseaLeathergoods

Week 3: Jypsea Clutch Giveaway

Distressed grey leather clutch with silver studded strap. Grasp this bag by sliding your four fingers under the studded strap to show off a fresh manicure! The leather is super soft and the pyramid studs give it a bit of attitude. Hand whipped suede details and recycled denim lining are very special touches. Features a zippered interior pocket. Big enough to carry as a day bag. 7" high, 11" wide, 3" deep

Its our 3rd week and we are on our third item. Its a Distressed Grey Leather Clutch by designer Jypsea. Later on this week we will be posting an interview with the designer Meca. Details on how to enter are below.

P.S. You have 7 possible entries. Make sure if you follow us you leave a comment so it can qualify as an entry.

"Pieces"

Artist Spotlight: Yes Lioness...

I have been following the work of Yes Lioness for years now, and recently had an opportunity to connect with her in person. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and definitely someone to follow. I want to share her with you. Check her out.



So, how did Yes Lioness come into fruition?

Yes Lioness Arts was created after I finished Art School as a way of showcasing my work to the general public. Initially it began with Art shows, street festivals, and impromptu sidewalk tables. In 2003 Yes Lioness,Com joined the web, and since than has reached people all over the world.

What's the background with the name of your line?

"Yes Lioness" is a greeting which refers to a beautiful, regal woman of color as a female lion. Although I am not a Leo, I like many women embody some of the attributes of a strong, fierce yet humble being.

My creative process begins with an idea, sometimes writing, other times researching images to help inspire or inform a realistic sketch. From there it may become a painting, a t-shirt, greeting card in any medium.










Can you speak more about your work as a fine artist and how it differs from your work with your line?

My work as a fine Artist is still very much a work in progress as I devote more time to the business

of earning a living as an entrepreneur than I do painting for the love of painting. Painting requires more introspection on my part as opposed to illustration which is more interpreting the outside world.

Although I started out as a fine artist, eventually illustration or "commercial" art became my focus due to the practical side of my nature and my strong desire to reach more people and inject art into their everyday lives.This led me to begin creating items like refrigerator magnets, bookmarks, journals & eventually t-shirts. 

Where do you hope to see Yes Lioness in the next 5 years?

My vision for Yes Lioness is to become a globally distributed brand that is recognized as being a leader in products that represent Women of Color in the most Beautiful & Inspiring light.


Tell me about your most memorable moment with Yes Lioness?

There are so many, but one of the most satisfying was when I did a book signing for my first published children's book and so many of the children said it was their favorite book and that they loved the fact that the characters looked like them. The parents also expressed their appreciation for the images that reflected their beauty.

What do you want to leave in terms of a legacy?

My goal is to create a vast body of work of enduring images of people of color that reminds us of our greatness, dignity, self-worth and beauty while depicting our magnificent Culture.

Check Yes Lioness at the following links:

• www.YesLioness.com
• http://yeslioness.wordpress.com/
• Facebook

Help me transform the lives of some children...

Hi, My name is Nzingah and I'm a teaching artist

Adinkra Stamping Workshop 

African American Research Library and Cultural Center

7/2011

My journey as an artist has been an expedition of moving beyond art for arts sake. There is a constant drive to use my creative energy to solve social problems, change lives, and heal spirits. These desires lead to the natural progression of me becoming a teaching artist. On a very simplified level a teaching artist is a farmer who plants seeds of creativity. In my case the seeds are planted in both teachers and students. Beyond planting the seeds of creativity there are many layers that I go through to strengthen the learning process for teachers and students such as: How can I assist both normal and disabled students to reach milestones? How can I inspire a teacher to move out of their comfort zone and be a rejuvenated educator? How can I un-wrap the artist within everyone I interact with? How can I renew faith in children who society has neglected? One thousand students and a couple hundred teachers later it has been affirmed overwhelmingly the arts, when taken out its comfort zone, can create effects bigger than itself, solve social problems, change lives, and heal spirits. This in turn inspires me as artist to paint, to write, to sing, to dance, to breathe.

Music Residency at Debbie School

2007

Exhibition at Historical Museum of South Florida of Art Residency

4/2010

Art Residency at DJJ

5/2010

Spoken Word CD

I released my new album last summer and a lot of folks nationally and internationally have been asking for it. So here we go if you click the buy button under the album cover you will get your personal copy mailed to you.

P.S. You can also purchase my first album by clicking the button below

February is going to be a hot month for me...Art Shows, Performances,  Festivals and More....
Below is a schedule for this months activities:

Art Exhibits

"Un-Murdered"
Where: Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
When: February 1-28, 2010

Darfur, 2009

“Art in the Atrium- Celebrating the African American Artist”
Where: FAU Jupiter Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
When: February 1-28, 2010
Receptions: February 18, 2010 6:00 p.m

Rhian, 2008 

("It takes a whole village to raise a child." West African Proverb)

“Black History Month Exhibit”
Where: Broward College, 111 E Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
When: February 17-28, 2010
Receptions: February 17, 2010, 6:00 p.m

Festivals

16th Annual Street Painting Festival
Where: 709 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
When: February 20-21, 2010, 10am-6pm
http://streetpaintingfestivalinc.org/

Street Painting Festival, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

Performances

Ujamaa Jazz Concert
Where:Old Dillard Museum, 1009 NW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
When: February11, 2010, 6:00 pm
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/olddillardmuseum/

Performing at KIMA in Washington D.C.

Update on our Efforts: YES WE LEFT

After some struggle we were finally able to get people in Haiti. Our group spent one night in Cap Haitian and are now Port au Prince. More updates are to come and stories about the experience.

We would like to thank everyone who allowed this trip to occur through their contributions.This is only the beginning of the work we have to do as a united force.


Below we have a list of contributions that have been made through our various point people as well as changeiscomingcampaign.com. As more data is given the list will be updated.

L'union Fait La Force,

Nzingah Oniwosan
Sankofa's Child, Inc



Total Contributions Thus Far: $4995

Atlanta, Georgia Area: $300
(Point Person: Kwadwo Gyasi Nkita-Mayala-kinenga@gmail.com)


Akua Abotare
Ayinde Madzimoyo
Mawunyo Gletsu
Kwadwo Gyasi Nkita-Mayala
Akhu Yaw Kamau
Manu Amun


Tallahasse, Florida Area: $550
(Point Person:Yao Onipa-destingdimes@gmail.com)

TBA


Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey Area: $100
(Point Person: Afua Ymani-afuaymani@yahoo.com)

Tekeytha Fullwood
Efunyale Family
Akinseye & Adetoro Brown


South Florida: Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach: $1045
(Point Person: Nzingah Oniwosan sankofaschild@gmail.com)

Valcena Family
Lucy Dorlus
Lowel "Asr" Gelin
Dawn & Louis Davis
Ingrid Boyd & Michael Wilson
Dre


Keidi Obi Awadu & Obadele Kambon $1000


Changeiscomingcampaign.org $2000
TBA

Wi, mwen la: The pain of Ayiti 12 days and counting (THE TRUTH)

Simone a relative that died.
This is her after my grandmother's funeral in '03

It has been twelve days and I can say with confidence that the people on the island of Ayiti were not the only ones shaken by this earthquake. Ayisyen living in the diaspora and people all over the world have been taken by the disaster in Ayiti. These past two weeks have been the longest and shortest days of my life. I've hurt a hurt that I never known; my heart broken by all of this. It is so hard to answer the question, "How are you?" There are so many words to describe how I feel-sad, angry, powerless, helpless, fearful, scared, hopeful, happy, worried, tired, exhausted, overwhelmed. The list endless and because I am feeling so many things at one time the word that sums it all up is NUMB.

On the 12th I get a call from a close friend telling me there was an earthquake in Ayiti. The call drops and I see had two text restating the same fact but it includes the value on the rector scale....7.3. I immediately called my family: "Did you hear?" "Have you been able to speak to anyone back home?" "Is Aunt Lydia and Gran Papa still in Haiti?" "What...they were suppose to come back today?" Worry began to settle in with the uncertainty of how bad this thing really was. I try to take the advice that I should not worry until there is something to worry about, but the reality is the situation has already infected my spirit. What's worse we can not get a single call back in back to our family. I am relieved when my cousin confirms that my aunt and grandfather made it in earlier in the afternoon from Ayiti. However, its short lived when I think about how many relatives I have that are actually there and to hear my grandfather has had a stroke because of the stress of it the next day. To say my family is big is an understatement between my mother and father I have 25 aunts & uncles,  about 80 great aunts and uncles which leads to an unmentionable number of cousins most of which are still living there. Not to mention, I have a stepmother and three younger siblings (2 brothers and a sister) in Ayiti.

I don't know even know what was worse the waiting or finally making contact. Although you hear a voice which brings you comfort, you slowly realize that goods news has a Siamese sister...bad news. On the other line you hear, "Wi, mwen la, " yes I'm here but it is followed with the grim reality post earthquake. I am homeless...I am hurt...I have not found her/him yet...She/he is died...WE NEED HELP. Three days had passed before we had a third party find my stepmother and younger siblings; confirmation given that evening by my stepmother personally. I hear they are alive and breathe a sigh of relief, only to have my breath taken away with your brothers are hurt badly. A wall collapsed on Gabriel and Loic was hurt trying to help. Tainted from CNN broadcasting the news of my brothers' injuries totally rips me apart. I am hearing head cracked, leg broken, need for amputation...programed at this point by Anderson and Gupta that these types of injuries are life threatening due to high rate of infection. My brothers finally received medical attention on Monday and are being treated.

These past two weeks can be summed up to this: I don't eat...I snack. I don't sleep...I nap. I have cried more tears in one week then the sum total of my life.I am hoping this a just one big nightmare and I'm going to wake up...but the truth is this REAL and hard one to carry.  I have channeled my feelings by collaborating with people and organizations nationally and internationally so that we can tangibly help the people of Ayiti. Our progress and potential have brought joy to these dark days and rejuvenates my spirit. I only wish this new found unity could have come out of  light and not darkness. What I do know is this is bigger than my personal experience. This is bigger than my family. This is about the people of Ayiti and Ayiti herself. More importantly the conditions of Africa and the African diaspora itself.  There is much work to be done.

When this story fades from the headlines please don't  forget.

I leave you with two proverbs from Ayiti:

"Sonje lapli ki leve mayi ou."
Remember the rain that made your corn grow.

"Anpil men chai pa lou"

With many hands the load is not heavy.

Suggested Reading

The Men of the Lost Mountains: And Other Haitian Folk Tales and Proverbs

 

Nzingah Oniwosan
2010

Today- 2days

Our soul is burdened with chagrin
L’union fait la force
Eyes pained from tears
L’union fait la force
Sleepless nights..
Heavy days…
L’union fait la force
We cry…mezumi
L’union fait la force
We hurt a hurt that’s grown to familiar
L’union fait la force
We call in hopes of hearing a voice
L’union fait la force
The news our source but emotional enemy
L’union fait la force
How can we eat when we know our family grows hungry?
L’union fait la force
Feeble attempts to stay strong
L’union fait la force
Each second slowly breaks us more
L’union fait la force
We pray
We hope
We pray
We hope
L’union fait la force
We want what happen to be the worse but we know…
L’union fait la force
Powerless as a singular force
L’union fait la force

In the midst of dark times Dessalines whispers
L’union fait la force
Our unified cries cannot go unheard
L’union fait la force
Our unified prayers will be answered
L’union fait la force

Our unified effort will bring us through because....

L’union fait la force

There is always strength through unity

Jean Jacques Dessalines

Nzingah Oniwosan
©2010
www.sankofaschild.com

For Haiti-Waiting

Waiting

We cry for Haiti but our tears don’t create change

They are simply a testimony to our pain

Our history rich

Our people strong

Yet we feel condemned to constantly mourn

We cry

AYIBOBO!!!!!!!!

Because it’s too much

Where is our God

Where are our spirits

Where are our ancestors

Where is our faith

Helpless is an understatement to how we feel

Constantly questioning, “Is this real”

POVERTY

AIDS

RIOTS

HURRICANES

FLOODS

EARTHQUAKES

CHAOS

DEVASTATION

Have become synonymous with being Haitian

We have cried until we can’t cry anymore

Our souls are sore

There is so much pain a people can take before they break

We pray…

We hope…

We wait…

Umwaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy…

Nzingah Oniwosan

© 2010

http://www.sankofaschild.com/

Suggested Reading List

The Irritated Genie

The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution