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The sole purpose of this audio magazine is to honor the gifts, talents, and the art form of our people-- paying tribute to those who have paved the way and made historical contributions to the world of literature and the arts. The Sankofa Literary Society's primary goal is to honor the voices of people of color who not only want to make necessary changes in their community, but are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, by sharing and giving back in the spirit of Sankofa.

We aim to show the world we are courageous, talented, educated, proud, and articulate. With the world criticizing most of our music, books, videos, and TV networks, we have to give them something beautiful and worthy to talk about. Spread the word...it's here The SLS Write With Vision Audio Magazine!

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. --Martin Luther King Jr.

Too often the mainstream media has ignored our collective voices. They choose to see only a select few of us as role models and leaders in our industries. These media sources do not always represent us in the best light.

Although we applaud those media sources, actors, and personalities who have maintained their level of dignity, and shown us what real leaders should look like and act like--we believe that it is only through efforts such as The SLS Write With Vision Audio Magazine, and others who support the new Literature and Arts movement, that we will remain truly committed to exposing our voices and empowering others!

Please listen to today's leaders and role models as they lift their voices collectively to give you, the listener, a sample of the dignity and talent our people still posses!

Dream of This

Marianne Williamson

(often wrongly attributed

to Nelson Mandela)

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves -- Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?

Actually, who are we not to be?

You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people do not feel insecure around you.

We were born to manifest the Glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone.

And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others.

Pink Shorts by Reginald Hameth will take you on a sensual journey with thirteen everyday women whose daily routines intersect with their femininity in a way that will allow you to feel the touch of their emotions. While turning the pages of their stories, you will likely discover that you may have a few things in common with these ladies who threw their corporate images to the wind. Remember that old adage about never letting them see you sweat, well, never mind.... http://www.myspace.com/pinkshortsbook

Dancing Willow Tree by Anita Ballard Jones Read More Here

In 1950, young Elizabeth Turner was raped by Reverend Oliver, the assistant pastor of her father's church. After a hidden pregnancy she gave birth to her son, Johnny. Reverend Turner, Elizabeth's father refused to respond to her story of rape and disowned her and her son. He forced Elizabeth and his wife, Loretha to hide the identity of the baby's father and live the next thirty six years with lies and secrets. In 1986, Reverend Oliver was forced to confess to his family as well as the Turner family, but before he could leave Rehoboth he became seriously ill. The ripple effect of his confession touches everyone causing them to have an array of physical and emotional reactions.

As Elizabeth continued to move on with her life, she didn't know the secret her husband, Nat harbored was the cause of his suffering and enormous pain. Thea, Reverend Oliver's wife, could not escape the disgrace and shame she was feeling. She watched painfully as her son, Malcolm tried to forge a relationship with his brother, Johnny. And she never knew Malcolm was also struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. Thea's most plaguing dilemma had to do with her relationship with her husband. Her only consolation was an old weeping willow tree in her front yard where the graceful branches would dance on the mild summer breezes. Thea called it her dancing willow tree and she would sit under it daily to pray and receive guidance from the Lord. She knew if her husband was to be saved, she had to give him a life threatening ultimatum.

All That Glitters by D. L. Sparks

If the wrong opportunity came along at the right time, what would you do?

All her life Santee Mitchell seems to keep coming up short in her mind. Growing up she constantly played second best to her older sister Sonya, and in adulthood, the patterned continues. She’s stuck with two-timing, drug-dealing James, while her sister lucks up and snags a professional ball player. Not to mention the fact that her money is always running short, when it runs at all. The last straw comes in the form of an eviction notice and an ill-timed pregnancy. Depressed by her current state and lack of money, pride and resentment cause her to widen the gap between her and her sister.

Determined to turn her luck around, as well as put some money in the bank, Santee turns to her friend Monique and is immediately hypnotized by the sparkle of her diamond encrusted world. What she doesn’t realize is that help from Monique comes with a price and Santee finds herself sinking deeper into the dark world Monique creates for her.

Haunted by a fire that still burns for her ex and driven by a wanton lust for a trick turned savior, Santee’s plan starts to unravel and she begins making desperate moves to get out from under the mess she created. However, it may be too late to right her wrongs when Monique turns up dead and she is fingered for the gruesome crime. Revealing a secret that changes her forever and forcing her to look for answers

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