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#melaninempowerment a new poetry series is about to start airing on @nobodygrindslikeus. Listen these poets brought the heat. I want the ladies to know that black men and women support black women. We love yall. Filmed by @jigmediafilms #scshooter #videographers #cinematography #charlestonvideographer #southcarolinahiphop #southcarolinavideographer #jigmedia #jigfilms #thedopeshoot #blackfilmmakers #southcarolina #atlanta #filmmaker #films #film #cine #cinematic #music #musicvideo #musicvideoshoot #musicvideodirector #musically #pressplay #models #modelshoot #filmset #charlotte #charleston (at North Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmnCzThBjYV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rn1omqgh99p5

[velimages]

Why is it that I can't commit? Is it the thought of other women I'll be missing out on? Is it the attention I receive online? Is it the never-ending appetite of My overbearing ego? Is it that ex I never fully recovered from? Is it that girl I put all this work into Sleeping with but never sealed the deal? So she's unfinished business. Am I still dwelling over that heartbreak from 5 years ago? Or is it my abandonment issues That haunt me from my childhood? At almost thirty years old these Are all sad excuses at their Best! 📸 @janiswilkins #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #1804 #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism

[velimages]

I took time out of my day To write to you I took time to Read to you I took time to Think about you What'd you like? What fragrances would excite you? What did it look like to know you? No I mean to truly know you But in the end I never knew you And it was all stolen time... 📸 @janiswilkins #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #1804 #Urbantoons #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism

[velimages]

I stopped having Sex And lost a few "friends" That didn't bother me But I think the fact that I was laying with women I had no attraction to Outside of the physical realm Was just too much for me to bare We had basic conversations That were masked by lust So once I cut through all The fluff there was no Real foundation. 📸 @curtsadamour #selflove #healing #celibacy #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism

[velimages]

I remember growing up and people always saying how women mature faster than men. Now I am someone whose quick to always point out how things are often circumstantial but I can say I have noticed a few truths to that statement. Not only within myself but the men I keep around me. I can see where we've become more aware. Aware of our actions, aware of how those said actions affect those around us. Many of us are no longer living simply for ourselves so a bit of selflessness comes with that. Now we move with others in mind. The reality of that still bugs me out sometimes. My friends are FATHERS/DADS! Damn that's deep. As I dive deeper into a comfortable space it seems like there is no longer a drawback in reference to Vulnerability Honesty Self-acceptance And a multitude of real emotions, feelings or raw truths that I've ignored for years! At times I wonder why that is but then I just accept the NEW and find comfort in the PRESENT Smiling at Tomorrow! #fbf Forgot who took this amazing picture from the photo walk but thanks🙏🏿 #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #1804 #Urbantoons #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism (at Lower Manhattan)

[velimages]

Yesterday I had a weak moment I almost called you but Then I realized I already Knew how that would end I was only holding on to Memories that are No longer a reality Simply a figment of My imagination Projecting a story That only existed In my mind even When you were here #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #1804 #Urbantoons #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism (at Centro Habana, Cuba)

[velimages]

When someone calls you on the phone you automatically perceive a mental picture of that person. That picture is either favorable or unfavorable. How's your picture? How do you appear to people on the street? The picture you project is determined by what you feel inside. The people who have the best picture are those who project gratitude. Gratitude is irresistible, there's a calm look to a type of person. They project a great picture and the world returns that projection. You can tell how you look to the world based off of what you're getting back. 📸 @chidofauxreal #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #1804 #Urbantoons #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism (at Beverly Hills, California)

[velimages]

Decide what spirit You wish to represent you Pick your place in life Sketch out your own lane Move to your own rhythm And no one else's For you control your Destiny Wisdom can be Acquired overtime Only if one opens Their third eye up To comprehension and True understanding of Lifes beauties. Today I choose Joy! #Velimages #MelaninEmpowerment #1804 #Urbantoons #ShiftingTheCulture #31DaysOfWomanism