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Spiritual Evolution: Beyonce'

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Beyonce as Oshun. Let me start this post by saying that. I'm not a big Beyonce' fan. Not to say that she isn't talented. She is. Very talented. However, do I feel that she is the be all end all? No. Today though, I don't want to talk about her music. I want to talk about her evolution. Her spiritual evolution. When she first came onto the scene. She was your typical black, christian girl who could sing. Then as time went on. She become known as the woman who women aspired to be. However, as she got married and settled into begin a mom. A something shifted. I don't know if it was the birth of her baby girl or even the betrayal from her husband. If you watched and studied her closely Beyonce' changed. Take a look at the "4" album. She showed a more mature sound, while experimenting with issues such women's empowerment. She even toyed with african beats/caribbean rhythms. (Look at Grown Woman, Countdown and Run The World for examples.) ...

Black History Month: What Should I Read?

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# psychicleo   # blackhistorymonth   # whattoread  Okay, since black history month has officially started. I'd like to know where should I start in terms of books to read. I want know more about my people and our walk. Keep in mind, I'm not only black but gay and of jewish decent as well. Leave some great titles for me in the comments. Love,  Leo Brown  :)