Honesty v. Truth by Carl Salonen Truth? They used those pictures in death as in life, to titillate us. Honesty? They wanted us to have one last glimpse of her beauty and dignity, what little she could show in public. Skank Along With Save Ferris by Victor D. Infante Billing themselves as a ska/pop/swing band, Save Ferris has made ska fun to listen to again. African Americans on TV: A Retrogressive Renaissance by Brandon M. Easton Stereotypes, misconceptions, and bad writing paint a disgraceful portrait of Black life.

In the Light of Day by Walidah Imarisha As stupid as it sounds, she fell in love with him. She couldn't believe it herself when she finally realized it. Washing of Waters by Carl Salonen He rages, and in his rage, he saw the Devil before him -- the Devil was Jim Morrison, and this Devil was mocking him.

Another Life by Nelson Trias An undiscoverd sun in lifeless space, except for dazzling lights like satellites above. Don't Wanna Be Like... by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez They showed you the money and you played the game, sold your soul to the devil in return for the fame. Ache by Christopher Meston To bridge that gap, only a phone, keeps us in touch, while keeping us from touching. Witch's Moon by Barbara Oswald Change is coming, in this magical time. Before snow the earth once more hosts.

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