BLACK QUEEN, 2018

A black queen, nothing is truly greater, not ever downing other races of women, but when I look in your eyes, I’m at awe that you truly exist, standing strong through the bullshit and struggles of this society, always finding the beauty in all things, raising children and shaping fathers, even at times playing the role of both parents, cause nothing will prevent your children from success, longer shift hours, and even side jobs, all to see them happy and accomplished, as an example of single parenting, I adore and cherish Black women beyond this world, my mother taught me to do so, to not only value their smiles, but their minds, implanting motivation where it’s lacking, it’s our job as black men to add, and never subtract, so I’ve vowed to do just that, sending love to all our black princesses and queens, may the universe only grant you lovely moments, may Melanin forever glow, and of all, I pray you never cease your zeal, the fire that pushes you to never stop, please never stop

BLACK GODDESS, 2018

You give me a sense of hope that love does exist, I wouldn’t go as far as saying I’m in love with you, but that you entail the characteristics of someone I’d love to LOVE, your passion and appreciation for life is amazing, finding all the beauty it offers, though it tends to give you rough days, I truly admire that, and I won’t deny your beauty, how you don’t require make up to feel flawless, not saying there’s anything wrong with make up, but I love how you don’t feel it’s needed, and I won’t ever forget your style, I knew women could be stylish, but you’ve got this fashion sense I can’t seem to describe, I can never guess what you’re gonna rock, cause you’re always changing it up, I dig that, I really do... and you’re admiration for the black culture, Huey P. Newton would be so proud, Black Queen, created in his image... spreading black unity, not just for February, but for ETERNITY,
Power to the people!

BLACK BEAUTY, 2018

Your beauty is something I can’t dare describe, I feel if I do attempt, I’d be devaluing your existence a bit, I could do no justice attempting such a task, but I will tell you what it does to me, your beauty makes me stutter, it gives me sweaty palms, and possibly even a low blood pressure, every time you walk into a room, I feel myself slightly becoming light headed, falling into an intoxication, your melanin is a drug I’ve never even known existed, it’s high isn’t dangerous though, it’s a type that brings joy and beauty to life, may you only see the positive and amazing things of this world, and If ever you’re attacked for that beautiful color, ignore them, cause people die to be able to say they are a BLACK QUEEN, so keep embracing that speechless glow, black girl magic in its truest form, & melanin of astonishing elegance

Royal Love, 2018

Protect one another at all cost, make sure to always instill motivation, remembering we are humans, and sometimes need a little push in the right direction, always finding ways to silently inspire them to want to be the greatest they can be, love them unconditionally, remember we all come broken and flawed, so don’t fault them for their wrongs, just try and help them develop more rights, embracing their qualities and flaws alike, and of all things don’t forget to pray for each other, asking God to not only elevate you united, but separately bless you both, that he will strengthen you alone and also together, giving you guidance for now and the future, God put you two together for a reason, there was no mistake in finding one another, may the heavens and earth sing joy of this love, this speechless ROYAL LOVE

Photography by Sethnocentric | Writing by KoPong Speaks