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D. CHRISTOPHER HARVEY - 12 FATHERS DAY MESSAGE MIN RALPH MUHAMMAD - 14 SOMETIMES IT SNOWS IN APRIL - LISA BROOKS - 16 20TH CENTURY MEN PHOTOSHOOT - 20 YEMOJAWATERGODDESS - 34 EVA GREEN - 38 GUITAR - 54
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A Gentleman in Purple On June 7, 1958 the legendary singer Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, MN. Prince started his music career in 1978 and for decades to follow he would produce some of the most iconic funk, rock, pop and R&B music. It’s no secret that Prince’s favorite color was purple, so it is only fitting that during his month, any tribute features the color purple. In addition to Prince’s love of the color purple, historically, the color is known to be associated with royalty, power and wealth. As a gentleman, suits are a staple in my wardrobe and I also love the boldness and richness of the color purple. Trying to find a purple suit off the rack can be a challenge, but it is definitely an option in most custom suit collections. The Dapper Luq Collection which I am wearing for this tribute, has an amazing purple fabric and I paired the suit with a white shirt, smoke colored tie and black fedora. The shoes I am wearing are a black single monk strap shoe from the amazing Virginia based shoe designer MS Shoe Designs. Finally, the two additional accessories I have are the Worley champagne & gold chronograph watch and the black leather duffle bag by Virginia based watch maker Talley and Twine. For any gentleman that wants to stand out in a room full of men in suits, the trick is to utilize unique colors or patterns. In my opinion, purple is one of those unique colors that will ensure you standout in a room full of suits. I recommend black shoes with the suit, but the shirt and tie options are infinite. Don’t be afraid to be bold and showcase your personality even in a well-tailored suit. The main events for this bold suit choice are cocktail events, parties, and of course red carpet events. ~Dapper Luq Luqman Haskett
RIP Mr. Floyd I never claimed to be a conscious writer but the latest travesty has made my conscience tighter… I can’t speak but my pen leaks... for George Floyd in spite of… I try to find a spark in the dark in hopes of days much brighter… But the lack of justice forces me to become a fighter… My skin is light but it will never be whiter… or I should say “White Enough” to be considered NOT A THREAT to society… Even with my degree, experience and pedigree, when I walk down the street there will always be a few people that will fear me, may be disgusted by me, envious, jealous, or may think less of me… simply because I’m a minority... I thought it was a free world but nothing is free in the land of the lawless… When I have to watch where I go, how I speak, watch what I wear… Every second of my LIFE is filled with thoughts or messages of “Be careful… I must say cautious”... from the heartless monsters… America celebrates a space force and discovering life forms on other worlds and the moon… But society treats us like buffoons, cops kill us like animals… and they call us “the goons!” The facts remain constant… A black man in America can be as powerful or more powerful than his counterparts but when it comes to fair treatment… He’s less than a human when he leaves his home, office, business that he owns or even sitting on a plane, in a seat that he paid for… I live in the most powerful country in the world but I may get questioned if I sit in a first class seat… It’s assumed that if I sit there, I have to be a rapper or athlete... As my wise brother proclaimed… “I’m just a black man with money!” But my status doesn’t matter and I still get treated funny… I still get stares, and despite my rights, I exist in a world of wrongness… Governed by rules, fools and the clowns in congress… I watched and rejoiced 8 years of having the first black president… Even with his power, intellect and prestige, he was still treated as just another black man… aka a low class, ignorant resident… He ran the country and lived in the white house… many people made it a habit for him to be denounced… He left with dignity and pride… The opposition cheered for other reasons… It was his time to bounce… But some of us cried and were in pain… we knew the world would never be the same… And that it would probably never, ever happen again.
Now, I watch a man who’s called that nation’s leader… but he’s truly a repeater… of those who practice hate, separatism and callous disrespect… I never thought I would see a man die, by a cop, from forcing his knee into his neck… three of his counterparts watched, simply omitting that he had a pulse that should be checked… Paramedics showed up and asked to check… The lead officer, or the killer, says “It’s not necessary!” Why because he already knew George Floyd was dead! He knew people were watching, while the whole time he was smirking, he knew it was being filmed… He knew we would be furious and he didn’t want a bounty on his head… George Floyd wasn’t even properly placed on the gurney… It was more of a roll… As if they already knew he was dead… If you’ve seen or moved a dead body once… you never forget… The picture stays in your mind and never leaves your head… Then they change the narrative and say “He died in the hospital!” As if we are morons and should believe more lies… more disrespect we are quickly fed… The charade is blatant and so obvious… We are told to be patient and calm… While the cops are cruel, evil and grossly obnoxious… It takes a great deal to make me upset but.. This has singed my soul and has tarnished my conscience. I heard the retorts of other cops who said “Never in any of their training, are they taught to restrain in that manner.” But what’s not understood is George Floyd was killed for a reported fake bill. Only to be discovered it was legit… No investigation or conversation was attempted… No fine or citation… He forcefully had his ego shattered… and you wonder why we’re madder… He was treated less than a human… He gasped for air until his last breath… Gasping, crying, begging for mercy... it DIDN’T matter... I never claimed to be a conscious writer… I can’t speak but my pen leaks... for George Floyd in spite of… the constant level of disrespect… the abundant wrongness… We can only be calm, be still and pray… until we are left with no options. © RIP Mr. Floyd #CONSCIOUSWRITE #subconciousplight #THEBSCOMESTOLIGHT #NORIGHTS #hesinamuchbetterplace #WITHHISMOM #christhegifted
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Fathers DAY MESSAGE
The meaning of Father is one who takes the family and individuals in the family further especially the sons. The father is both protector, provider and maintainer of the family. Today in a society that deals with individuality the role of the father is becoming almost extinct especially in the black family. The statistics indicate that over 50 per cent of black families are headed by a female which causes many of the social ills that has affected our communities and continues to affect our communities. Even in cases that the father is present it is as if he is not there, he almost becomes the invisible man within the confines of his household and his family. The Willie Lynch syndrome has made the black woman more aggressive because she was put in a role on the plantation to protect the black man because the so called “slave master� was always plotting to destroy the black man. For those readers who read the Bible, Pharoahs decree a law to kill all the boy babies and spare the female and in present society he is still killing the black man through the many killings we are witnessing with the latest being George Floyd out of Minnesota. Unfortunately, there have been many George Floyds. Along with the mass murders, now through the chemicalization of foods and drug, Pharoah is effeminizing the black man causing more separation within the nuclear family. Yet with all these conditions and there are others such as domestic violence, abandonment of children, massive incarceration, massive unemployment, and massive disenfranchisement, black men who have the will continue to take on the role of Father and raising their children, protecting and respecting his wife and his daughters. The father in the black community is unique and necessary to ensure a decent, safe, nurturing, spiritual environment to ensure that the cycle of fatherhood continues. Min Ralph Muhammad
20TH CENTURY MEN MENS PHOTOSHOOT ATLANTA
Jerel the owner of J Coles Studio which is based out of Phenix City Alabama. I’ve been a photographer for 12 years . I like to consider myself a well-rounded Photographer with the skills and abilities to shoot; concerts, fashion, portrait, sports, weddings , and a host of other photography genres .
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20TH CENTURY MEN MENS PHOTOSHOOT ATLANTA
I was born in Palm Beach county Florida. I joined the Army Reserves in 1989 between my junior and senior year of high school. After graduation from high school I decided after a year of searching to become an Active Duty Soldier. I enjoyed many wonderful duty assignments from Germany to Korea; over the next 25 years of service to my country. I am the father of nine children. I currently own and operate a photography business in Gwinnett County Georgia; Priceless Photos Photography: a family affair. I am looking forward to increasing my ties to the community and becoming a source of inspiration to all that I can. I am currently mentoring three apprentices in the art of “PHOTOGRAPHY”. I was nominated and current reigning “2019 ATL’s Hottest Photographer”. I have had a camera in my hands since 1981, and now I am able to follow my PASSION of capturing the moment. I am always looking for ways to improve myself and to help those that are in need of help. Photography isn’t just having a camera…all cell phones have a camera… PHOTOGRAPHY is about vision, art, understanding lights and shadows. In order to achieve your goals as a photographer in this digital age where there are millions of cameras “YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND AND USE LIGHT”.
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Douglas S. Owner of: P.B.Studios Media Group New York born Los Angeles raised photographer. My love of photography at age 12. I started shooting as a serious hobbyist while in the Air Force stationed in Texas in 2004. My business and niche of shooting events and celebrities really took off once I moved to Georgia in 2006. The reason for the Men’s shoots grew from the recent Black Men Smiles campaign . I wanted to find a way to show positive images of black men. But still allowed them to let their personality shine through. Photography is my passion and I like to use it to show the world the way I see it one picture at a time.
YEMOJAWATERGODDESS When Doves Cry I chose to honor Prince through the words of When Dove Cry. When I listen to this song there’s a reflection of individuality. A reflection while on a journey of finding one’s self. When Doves Cry is a reflection of the many parts of ourselves on a journey to understanding, our connection others, of love, sadness and loneliness. When Doves Cry is a quest to know love to have an understanding of self and meaning of our purpose. Prince had a musical knack of making you slip into a world of a erotic fantasy in order to find your reality this is what it feels like When Doves Cry. Prince. I am Angela a silver full-figured/plus size model in Phoenix Arizona. I have experience in runway modeling and have been published in several magazines. I am a Brand Ambassador and a member of the MeshDoll House management agency. I have a BA in Psychology and working on certification as a Doula. I enjoy modeling high fashion, implied, artistic design and cosplay. I want empower all women to love themselves regardless of age or size. I’m available to travel for runway shows and photography for print. You can find me on IG username Yemojawatergoddess
Tog: CapturedbyVince Creative director: Eva Humphreys
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Eva has a huge passion for fashion, music, and mainly being in front of the camera or on the runway, but most importantly PRINCE. Since the age of 12, this man, Prince Rodgers Nelson, taught me to be me, to live up to my full potential, never give up and do this all with style and grace. Eva is a plus size runway, published model who can stun the camera an slay the runway. models mainly high fashion, dress up, and cosplay, however, she enjoys creative projects that include body paint and collaboration. Prince fashion style was ahead of his time just like his music. His fashion changed as his music changed from album to album. Even though he is gone, his music will live forever. “Peace and be wild� -Prince