Turiya
A Collection of Wordizms
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Crazy As NYC Birds pg. 17
Imagine a Black man as President of the United States. What about the idea of having a woman in the first seat? Bush has performed so terrible that we are facing a double minority in the Democratic house for the next Presidential election. The Republicans remain silent and simply sit back and wait until the smoke clears. For hundreds of years the job of being President has been reserved for a white man in the United States without once giving serious consideration to a woman or a Black man until today. Other countries have had women and men of color lead the way for centuries, this is a moment to be recorded in American history. Now we all know the first woman with her name on the ballot was Shirley Chisolm. The last balck man was Jesse Jackson. Neither of these two candidates made it as far as the double minority competing in the race today. When I say double minority I am speaking of Barack and Hilary. Just in case you were wondering. Normally this term is applied to women of color in society, however today I take the liberty to give it another meaning.
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TURIYA: A Collection of Wordizms is a work of art that mixes media in the written and visual form. Turiya is the 4th and highest level of human consciousness one can obtain. When you reach Turiya you have the ability to take an ideal for it's true value without attaching it to anything else. The ideal stands alone. It is a state of pure consciousness.
TURIYA: A Collection of Wordizms makes a statement about just how far we have come as a community of color in America. The book has two sections 1. Heads of Lettuce Speak: short stories 2. Ears of Corn Hear This: poetry. The poems are universal and deal with issues that all human beings face despite their origins.
The artwork for each section cover page uses Adinkra symbols that have powerful meanings. There are also photos and sketches included throughout the book.
The five short stories in this work of art deal with issues people of color in America have faced throughout time. What is important here is to remember the historical value of challenges people of color have faced in our uphill battle for equality. Even amongst ourselves.
About the Author
Kendra Wisdom Durand, the
Durand has peddled poetry as a spoken word artist in
She is now determined to bring her messages to the forefront. Her stories, essays, and poetry reflect today's social issues, while imparting sheer enjoyment in the beauty of words. Also known as an editor, speaker, edutainer, and inspirational writer, her debut collection of poetry and short stories exhibits her talents as an exceptional storyteller. To find out more about Kendra Wisdom Durand contact SageINKco@gmail.com