See the World Through an Afrocentric Lens

My unique view on culture, politics, fashion & life in general.

[mrgraydonfrancis]

Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #chadwickboseman #gonetoosoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CEdgIlFBg9R/?igshid=z2x1aqapzi46

[mrgraydonfrancis]

Life is a beautiful gift... All smiles here 😁 #livingmybestlife #lifeisagift #grateful https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPg82khRKH/?igshid=2ihrju4rmo1t

[mrgraydonfrancis]

Happy Independence Day to the country that will always have a special place in my heart! We may not be where we want to be but we have come a mighty long way. We are Africa’s first independent republic. The second black independent nation in the world ✊🏿 We are a country made of Kings and Queens. Happy Independence Day Mama Liberia! I am so proud to call you my home! ❤️❤️❤️ #Liberia #liberianindependenceday https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHVQR_BYN_/?igshid=180ay22nxkb8p

[mrgraydonfrancis]

We are a part of the revolution! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾New music video comes out today at 5 pm. @officialsoundsofblackness #blacklivesmatter #twincities #sickandtiredofbeingsickandtired https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6YWLThvBG/?igshid=7igg3bbabenp

[mrgraydonfrancis]

THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS IS INVITING YOU TO THE COUNT DOWN OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO FRIDAY JUNE 26th!!!!!! TITLED “SICK & TIRED!!!! TRIBUTING THE WORDS OF THE LEGENDARY FANNIE LOU HAMER “SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED” Several of Sounds of Blackness amazing Soloists are featured on this life-changing track, including theunmistakable voice of Jamecia Bennett who also Directed this “SICK & TIRED" video! Special Guest HSRA HighSchool for Recording Arts). The song (written and produced by Sounds Music Director Gary Hines), Available at all Online Outlets July 1st! The Sounds of Blackness will also donate a portion of the proceeds to The George Floyd Scholarship Fund. www.soundsofblackness.org COPY AND GO TO THE EXCLUSIVE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW & BE APART OF THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS EXPERIENCE AND WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO COUNTDOWN ANTICIPATION !!! PLEASE SHARE!!!! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://youtu.be/tToy06ER67c @hypejustjay @thehypemagazinenetwork @jameciabennett @gdennismusic @karldemer @minnesotamovement @rollingout @soundslikempls @blackvoices @mspmag @mplswaytogrow @mishashouseoffaces @899kmoj @ebonymagazine @voguemagazine @magicbaltimore @bluesmagazine @vibemagazine @people @magicjohnson @oprahmagazine @bluesandsoul @thehustleandsoul @blackpreneurmagazine @swaghermagazine @lavendermagazine @therreportmagazine @dashradio @radioonelife @radiokingkyle @wwenradio924 @foxtrapradio @globalsoulradio @ugospel @bbcradio1 @pro_djdime @djspinderella @djbigger @djjazzyjeff @djenferno33 @djeddief @djclue @djsamsneak #london🇬🇧 #sickandtiredofbeingsickandtired #fannielouhamer #soundsofblackness #optimistic #garyhines #jameciabennett #newsingle #worldpremier #newvideo #grammys2020 @recordingacademy @naacpimageawards @thestellars @betgospel @bet @betmusic @betawards @soultrain @v103atlanta @donlemoncnn @therealkuruptsmoonrockgotti @snoopdogg @flytetymelewis @flexaforeal @shaniceonline @flytetymejam @msttunie @garygjenkins @stokleyofficial @demetria4real @jamestalfred @terrellmusic @parksquaretheatre @the_ordway @penumbratheatre @newdawntheatre @nytimes @citypages https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4QcdhhRsK/?igshid=10hu3pxm6sbyj

[mrgraydonfrancis]

THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS IS INVITING YOU TO THE COUNT DOWN OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO FRIDAY JUNE 26th!!!!!! TITLED “SICK & TIRED!!!! TRIBUTING THE WORDS OF THE LEGENDARY FANNIE LOU HAMER “SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED” Several of Sounds of Blackness amazing Soloists are featured on this life-changing track, including theunmistakable voice of Jamecia Bennett who also Directed this “SICK & TIRED" video! Special Guest HSRA HighSchool for Recording Arts). The song (written and produced by Sounds Music Director Gary Hines), Available at all Online Outlets July 1st! The Sounds of Blackness will also donate a portion of the proceeds to The George Floyd Scholarship Fund. www.soundsofblackness.org COPY AND GO TO THE EXCLUSIVE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW & BE APART OF THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS EXPERIENCE AND WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO COUNTDOWN ANTICIPATION !!! PLEASE SHARE!!!! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://youtu.be/tToy06ER67c @hypejustjay @thehypemagazinenetwork @jameciabennett @gdennismusic @karldemer @minnesotamovement @rollingout @soundslikempls @blackvoices @mspmag @mplswaytogrow @mishashouseoffaces @899kmoj @ebonymagazine @voguemagazine @magicbaltimore @bluesmagazine @vibemagazine @people @magicjohnson @oprahmagazine @bluesandsoul @thehustleandsoul @blackpreneurmagazine @swaghermagazine @lavendermagazine @therreportmagazine @dashradio @radioonelife @radiokingkyle @wwenradio924 @foxtrapradio @globalsoulradio @ugospel @bbcradio1 @pro_djdime @djspinderella @djbigger @djjazzyjeff @djenferno33 @djeddief @djclue @djsamsneak #london🇬🇧 #sickandtiredofbeingsickandtired #fannielouhamer #soundsofblackness #optimistic #garyhines #jameciabennett #newsingle #worldpremier #newvideo #grammys2020 @recordingacademy @naacpimageawards @thestellars @betgospel @bet @betmusic @betawards @soultrain @v103atlanta @donlemoncnn @therealkuruptsmoonrockgotti @snoopdogg @flytetymelewis @flexaforeal @shaniceonline @flytetymejam @msttunie @garygjenkins @stokleyofficial @demetria4real @jamestalfred @terrellmusic @parksquaretheatre @the_ordway @penumbratheatre @newdawntheatre @nytimes @citypages https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4QcdhhRsK/?igshid=x34iqlkzvlk6

[mrgraydonfrancis]

We are Kings & Queens! Warriors that never give up. The struggle continues but our fight is stronger than ever! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Happy Juneteenth ❤️❤️❤️ #Juneteenth https://www.instagram.com/p/CBn6FnWBfDb/?igshid=14fksighla5uy

[mrgraydonfrancis]

So excited to announce that I will be performing this Wednesday night at the Quarantine Open Mic this Wednesday at 7 pm. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMKjLNBDU4/?igshid=1ocxvnhpkz0zq

[mrgraydonfrancis]

We are BLACK MEN!✊🏾..... We build .... We don't tear down other BLACK MEN! .... We have felt the pain of being torn down and we have decided we will be deliberate about building others! If I didn't tag you, please don't be offended. I tried to pick people I thought would do this challenge!! All too often, we men find it easier to criticize each other, instead of building each other up. With all the negativity going around let's do something positive!!🌟 Upload 1 or 2 pictures of yourself...ONLY you. Then tag as many brothers to do the same. (FB only allows 50). Let's build ourselves up, instead of tearing ourselves down. 💛💛COPY AND PASTE 💛💛 If I tagged you, don't disappoint me!! ❤️🖤💚✊🏾💯 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBE5ubhB_0v/?igshid=1bajeydhy1a7z

[mrgraydonfrancis]

#blackouttuesday ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 https://www.instagram.com/p/CA73nMWBJ7P/?igshid=fnko6hyiugmp

[mrgraydonfrancis]

Standing at the sight where George Floyd fought for his last few breaths of life... I was overwhelmed with emotion. I pray that the protests through out the country bring true systemic change so that this does not happen again. I pray that Justice is served so that his family, my community and this nation can begin to heal... ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 until then I will march and protest for a better tomorrow #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd (at Cup Foods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6iTfgh7uS/?igshid=1p95p6aa0gcn7

[mrgraydonfrancis]

He was someone’s brother... someone’s son... this is an injustice! I’m tired of this world treating us as if we don’t matter! #georgefloyd #restinpeace https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtEUMZBXZ3/?igshid=y8bz5blx6ekm

[mrgraydonfrancis]

Remember the road that will lead you home... #tbt #liberia https://www.instagram.com/p/CALVPYQhMnh/?igshid=1dkuaha2zjl7f

[mrgraydonfrancis]

Yo! When these social distancing days are are a thing of the past you will find me wherever the drink specials are... #tbt https://www.instagram.com/p/B_m-i-_Bn02/?igshid=edye6i48cz4f

[mrgraydonfrancis]

All smiles here... #weekendvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IeGVQhAKA/?igshid=a7s1qzl1dqnc

[mrgraydonfrancis]

A little positivity for your timeline #positiveaffirmations https://www.instagram.com/p/B_AwkrtB_dA/?igshid=f594u51u8a93

[mrgraydonfrancis]

I am officially in the jewelry making business! Facebook and Instagram page coming up soon! #entreprenuer #jewelrydesigner #jewelrymaker