Fieldwork footage from the rural southern United States (1928)

Zora Neale Hurston was a anthropologist who documented African American life from a Southern perspective during the Harlem Renaissance. She went on to become a prolific writer as well. She is the one who captured these images. It is some of the rarest footage of southern black communities filled with images of happiness as the documentarian was in this case not the captors but instead a kinsmen. This is why her work is so important.

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Africatown

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Africatown

Full Spectrum with Lynn Linnemeier

In Retrospect.

Well, its been two years I think since I last posted on this blog. I need to spend the evening working on writing up a few projects that are amazing and deserve funding and support. This task led me to review some of my writings and ultimately my own blog. SO - here it goes.

As I read I was a little amazed as I realized that most if not all of my prayers/thoughts posted had actually come true. I have in fact accomplished the following:

I prayed for the wind of Oya - I have seen 2 tornado's come up my drive, tearing and cutting up the driveway.


I prayed for the machete of Ogun - I've had a total of a dozen dogs in my life (sacred to Ogun)


I prayed for the colors of Osun - I have created a new body of artwork all themed on the power of women.


In my first blog my friend encouraged me to journey within in order to create - I just closed my first one-woman exhibition at the assistance and mentorship of that same friend...into the forest.

Finally but not the end - I wanted to eat healthier and learn how to plant in my own yard - Well, I have enjoyed my own tomatoes and herb garden and look forward to more.

The power of affirmations!

What next? - "Unlimited resources to enjoy it all!"

Ase Ase Ase.....

New Adventures

I am praying for the fearless flight that I know that I am capable of.
I will begin a new visual series this week. I have purchased all materials.

I am preparing the canvases today

I am working on a mural

I am designing an arts camp

I am meeting with the performing arts center in the area

I am working with area nonprofits to place our children for the summer.

I cleaned out the hidden mess in my house.

I am recreating my career.

I am flying.

Erintunde - Laughter Returns

Our son was made into a spirit on December 20th. I miss him often but know that he is with us always.

He had no fear = NO FEYA!

Today is Osun's day.

I solute love.

I think that its nice that however trite, society still pauses to recognize love.

We haven't gone so cold