This classic taught me to have a Strong Mind, Will, & Woman or get left behind. “Either they don’t know. Don’t show. Or don’t care what goes on in the hood” -Dough Boy I was introduced to this book from the Netflix series Luke Cage. This book changed me in beautiful and scary ways. It matched my life! The first and only book I read in one day. Art by Faith Ringgold “One on One” Art by Kolongi Art by Harmonia Rosales “The Creation Of God” Art by Ernie Barnes “New Shoes” The GREATEST! I struggle listening to the classics since my Mother and Grandparents died. He was Everything. QUEEN MARY! No one did or does it better! Photo taken by the Great, Magnificent, Powerful Genius-Gordon Parks Art by Kara Walker. In my opinion, she is the best artist out right now. The emotions her art makes you feel is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN! Aint this about A….. Photo by Gordon Parks “Segregation Story” Art by Austyn Weiner “How Much”This is Bangin!. Art by Austyn Weiner “Big Black and White” The Masterpiece. Erykaj Badu. This Goddess right chea’ Laaawwwd Have Mercy! Image from the movie “La Haine”A movie for all ages-of every age Study long and hard! Better than Michael!!! Yup, I said it. Earn Your Leisure presents Market Mondays.“Assets over Liabilities” The Come Up Series. They really are teaching Black people how to come up. Angela “THE GREAT” DavisNo man or woman better Toni MorrisonThe definition of Brilliance The Wall Street Trapper. This man is incredible. For everyone who grew up in poverty, and in the hood-he is just as motivational as Jay-Z, Nas, J. Prince. Master P, Diddy, Nipsey, Ice Cube, Tyler Perry, & 50 cent!!!! This album right chea!!! is called “IT WAS WRITTEN.” Was part of the greatest era of Hip Hop. The Souf, definitely had something to say. And I listed closely. The greatest rap duo of all time-that’s all I gotta say.