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‘A Communion of the Spirits’ Photographed by Roland L. Freeman (1970s—1990s) via. blackarchives.co on Instagram.

“In this here place, we flesh; flesh that weeps, laughs; flesh that dances on bare feet in grass. Love it. Love it hard. Yonder they do not love your flesh. They despise it. They don't love your eyes; they'd just as soon pick em out. No more do they love the skin on your back. Yonder they flay it. And O my people they do not love your hands. Those they only use, tie, bind, chop off and leave empty. Love your hands! Love them. Raise them up and kiss them. Touch others with them, pat them together, stroke them on your face 'cause they don't love that either. You got to love it, you! And no, they ain't in love with your mouth. Yonder, out there, they will see it broken and break it again. What you say out of it they will not heed. What you scream from it they do not hear. What you put into it to nourish your body they will snatch away and give you leavins instead. No, they don't love your mouth. You got to love it. This is flesh I'm talking about here. Flesh that needs to be loved. Feet that need to rest and to dance; backs that need support; shoulders that need arms, strong arms I'm telling you. And O my people, out yonder, hear me, they do not love your neck unnoosed and straight. So love your neck; put a hand on it, grace it, stroke it and hold it up. and all your inside parts that they'd just as soon slop for hogs, you got to love them. The dark, dark liver--love it, love it and the beat and beating heart, love that too. More than eyes or feet. More than lungs that have yet to draw free air. More than your life-holding womb and your life-giving private parts, hear me now, love your heart. For this is the prize.”

- Toni Morrison (Beloved)

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In 1993 on this day, Oct 31st, River Phoenix - talented soul left us:

“This road never ends. It probably goes all around the world.”

- River Jude Phoenix (1970 - 1993)

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“When the wind blows, I see River. When the sun shines, I see River. When I look in someone's eyes and make a connection, I see River.”

- Heart Phoenix

He lives on: River Phoenix August 23rd 1970 - October 31st 1993

August 23rd 1970 - October 31st 1993

River Jude Phoenix

“Acting is like a Halloween mask that you put on.”

- River Phoenix

On this day, October 31st 1993, 23 years ago, River Phoenix left us.

“River was so...sensitive.”

-Samantha Mathis, (his last girlfriend), On the reason for his drug use. 1993

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“Cada vez, cada vez que la veo pasar Mi corazón se enloquece”

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“I just want to hold you close But so far, all I have are dreams of you”

- Selena

"Over a thousand miles on a motorcycle. Just before Christmas 1989, that was how Keanu Reeves went to see his friend River Phoenix, riding his motorcycle from Canada all the way down the eastern United States, until he reached Gainesville, Florida. His cargo: the treatment for a movie called My Own Private Idaho, by director Gus Van Sant. The project upped the perspiration rates of both actors’ agents, managers, and other handlers — Iris Burton [Phoenix’s agent] had refused to pass it on to the Phoenix family. The lead characters were street hustlers who sexually service male customers — subject matter that was not just outré, but taboo in mainstream moviemaking."

- Last Night At The Viper Room, Gavin Edwards