Baldwin-Simmons: A True Power of Power

James Baldwin was an American writer who had trials and tribulations, but found his way through the world of words.  Russell Simmons had the same trials and tribulations, but found his way through music and the power of the mind.

These two men are men of power.  They are men of great intellect and more than anything, men of substance. 

"Be Powerful Be Heard" is a law in Russell Simmon's book "Do You."  Which explains transitioning into getting your mind, body and message right to be able to deliver it to others.  It also takes you on a journey of preparation and thought to proceed in the right direction in order to be heard and more than anything to be powerful. 

"World of Words" is written about James Baldwin.  Baldwin ran into complications back in the day as racism was running rampart and so-called winning.  Baldwin wasn't about to take that sitting down. He clearly wasn't having it as he believed blacks had the right to be heard and powerful.  This took him on a journey of trouble, conflict, and words. Then came an unexpected meet and greet with best selling author Richard Wright.  From that point forward he started writing and perfecting his craft by writing a novel, book reviews and then "Giovanni's Room." As the story goes about Baldwin who was ever so flamboyant, and openly gay, he never gave up.  He used his voice to be powerful and with that many people heard him.

These two men have a great deal in common.  They are master's of their craft but more importantly they embody a true message.  A message of being powerful isn't about material items or where you live, it's about using your mind in the highest and greatest way to create a better view for yourself and for others. 

As we think about today's society and all the rhetoric and craziness that's bestowed upon us, we also have to think about how we can use our power just like Russell Simmons and James Baldwin did in his day. 

In order to have true power like these two men, you have to leap deep within to find the true being within who you are.  Russell Simmons found his through music, culture, and love.  James Baldwin found his through literature, writing, fighting for his life and love.  What's the common denominator; "love." With love comes true passion for all things life, and that set's the stage for true power within you.



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TAKING A "QUE" FROM HIP HOP!

The hip hop music genre is very influential and amazing to many all over the world.

So many that partake in this way of music are natural poets that can express themselves in ways the "great ones" could only dream of in their day.

As writers in American society we have many influences that can take our storytelling to the next level. 

Hip Hop is one of them.

When you listen to the lyrics of Jay Z, Sean XLG Mitchell, Tupac, and the Notorious BIG; you hear hurt, pain, happiness, saddness, and love all in the same line.

We as writers can take those words and turn them into an amazing story that brings all of those things to life in more ways than one.

The influence from this music genre on writers is great! It teaches us (contray to it's critics) that we all feel, and see some of the same things.  It gives us enthusiam and true grit that we can put in a story without feeling ashamed. 

Today; listen and take a writing que from hip hop music.  It's music, and poetry brought to life by amazing people who has lived and are still are living in American Lit!

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