“The eagle is flying,” Darren declares. He’s looking out the window. I lean over to see for myself. There he is, casually strolling up the front sidewalk. People notice him, recognize him, raise their cellphones for a picture. He’s wearing a business casual suit with no tie, a blue baseball cap with LOGIC written across…

Linking Literature wants to thank Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his efforts and contributions to the progress of humanity. Dr. King was a man that walked in his light, and lived a life of love. He stood strong on his values against all odds, and fought for equity and equality for his people, the…

DEHYDRATED HEART   As we enjoy Christmas with our families and friends and loved ones, I wanted to lift up a message I shared with my church family a while ago. It helps to put in perspective being Thankful. I hope this touches your heart in some way.        Do you have a…

Do you ever feel like hiding, or just being alone? Like in a cave or forest, never to be shown, Or laying out on the beach, never to be seen, Or in the mountains, looking over everything that’s green. Will they miss me when I leave, or notice that I am gone? Will they keep…

January 2, 2018:  As I was driving to work, my first day back after the New Year, I must’ve said 100 curse words during my commute. I had just made it a New Year’s Resolution to stop swearing as much, but how can I with all of these damn potholes in the road? If you…

​​ Linking Literature’s 3rd Annual Youth Literature Collection and Back-to-School Giveaway was a huge success this year! In partnership with the 13th District of Michigan’s Democratic Party Organization, we were able to provide academic resources to over 200 children, including backpacks and school supplies.  Additionally, we were privileged to place over 1,000 BOOKS into the…

“To her, You are the Sun…. You have the power to control Growth, and Wilt…. too little of You, and She will never sprout…. too much of You, and She will dry, shriveling to shreds…. at your best, You are Balance…. She applauds You with Bloom…. for You are nothing more than a fiery ball…

I feel like Andre, Common,And Jay Electronic, Nothing alike, but they got they got one thing in common, Oh Erykah, Miss Amerykah, I love ya Curls, and I can’t help but stare at her, Bag lady,  You’s a bad lady, To the 10th, I would’ve helped if I weren’t busy admiring her strength, My apologies,…

Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to Jim Wallis, author of “America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America,” speak in my hometown of Detroit. He spoke about slavery, White privilege, and most importantly White accountability, which made many people in the audience uncomfortable. The common questions, “Why are…

Having a Short Girlfriend Being a giant has its perks at times, but it can get really confusing. I see things differently, literally and figuratively. When my head is up, it is easy for me to go, never considering who I may be stepping on along the way. When I am looking down, trying not…