#affirmationoftheday Repost @chikeakua ・・・ Affirm this… ・・・ #vibewise: you are in #alignment with this space and this time #theuniverseisrevealing all that you need to #wateryoursoul #trusttheprocess and release the need to be in control for #theresalwaysaprocessbeforeprogress, #keepplantingseeds and remember that you are exactly where you need to be at this time -stevie #divinelyaligned ・・・ #scribesandvibes #adifferentkindofvibe #unorthodoxtribe https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNpSWSOWTV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#sageadvice Repost @sage.and.soul ・・・ I intentionally avoid spaces that require a reduced version of me. I want to be me. Always and abundantly. -#sageandsoul ・・・ #vibewise: #livelifeabundantly and #stayclosetopeoplewhofeellikesunlight. -stevie #makeroomforlove #scribesandvibes #affirmations #abundance #authenticself #speakhealing https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6LzD-AuTX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mourningvibes Repost @kwamebphoto ・・・ Rest in Power Bob Gumbs. Your spirit and creativity will continue to inspire us. Bob, who was the designer of the iconic Black is Beautiful poster, was a graphic artist, photographer and activist. I will miss our conversations. #blackisbeautiful #ajass #grandassamodels ・・・ #vibewise: We'd like to a moment to say #peacetotheancestors and pay homage to brother #BobGumbs. To express #sentimentsofsankofa, the #historyheritageandhumanities embodied in your work shaped my #imageofself. If #artisactivism, what you and brother #KwameBrathwaite contributed to the #blackbeautifulmovement is a movement in itself. Who knows where I would be if I wasn't introduced to #selflove and the #AfricanJazzArtSocietyandStudio when I was young... Thank you for utilizing your creativity to inspire our brothers and sisters to love their dark skin, #naturalhair, and facial features. The "#Naturally" hair and fashion shows did more for #BlackBeauty than the so called beauty industry could ever do. The way you framed images of the #GrandassaModels into the now iconic #blackisbeautifulposter visually communicated "these full lips, #naturalhairstyles, and brown skin are beautiful, just like you." To preserve the history and heritage of your message, we resound "#lovetheskinyourein" and celebrate #chocolateskin and #9ether. Thank you for your contributions to #BlackCulture. We know it wasn't easy to #celebrateblackness in the 60s, let alone within the world of arts and culture. We know we wouldn't exist if you and your beautiful brothers and sisters didn't place an emphasis on African beauty and culture. Your "Black is Beautiful" poster is viewed as the visual articulation of a Black-gloved fist in the air. For the #naturalhairmovement is rooted within the Black is Beautiful Movement, I thank you for crafting a layout that exhibited the beauty and breadth of #afrotexturedhair. For #mypoemsarenotpoems, I'd like to take a moment to say, for as long as Black is Beautiful, the name Bob Gumbs will be revered. -Stevie #standingontheshouldersofgiants https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYCmldA9pk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bookscomeinallcolors / #iamthelibrarybookdragon Repost @iamthelibrarybookdragon ・・・ Book mail is here! I've been meaning to film an unpacking, but am I the only one who gets so happy to receive packages and opens them right away? Many thanks to Stephen from Scribes & Vibes (@scribesandvibes) and Bookshop.org US (@bookshop_org) for my orders. 🕷 I cannot wait to read Sadé Smith (@stc_smith)'s "Granny's Kitchen" that also includes recipes (must tries) - the cover and illustrations are so vibrant too! Naturally, I had to include a collection of Anansi the Spider tales. Martha Warren Beckwith was an American folklorist, ethnographer, teacher and author. A Writer's Note: I'm currently, doing some research for a writing project that will be inspired by Santería, Obeah, Vodou, and other African diaspora religions / spiritualities. Book Titles 📖 📚 "Granny's Kitchen: A Jamaican Story of Food and Family by Sade Smith (Author, @stc_smith ), Ken Daley (Illustrations, @kendaleyart) "Diloggún Tales of the Natural World: How the Moon Fooled the Sun and Other Santería Stories" by Ócha'ni Lele "Jamaica Anansi Stories" by Martha Warren 1871-1959 Beckwith and Helen H. (Helen Heffron) "Sacred Possessions: Vodou, Santerfa, Obeah, and the Caribbean" by Margarite Fernândez Olmos and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert 🐉 [Image description: Four books are featured on a yellow and red decorative table cloth and a wooden table. One is a picture book, two are folklore / folk religion anythologies, and the last is a nonfiction book on African diaspora religions / spiritualities.] ・・・ #vibewise: #weallneeddifferentbookstolove, #findyourtribe. -#scribesandvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/CiORv2mg0vJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mulfordgardens / #murdergardens Repost @therealdjsuperior ・・・ A FAMILY DAY EVENT!! POSITIVE VIBES ONLY!! MUSIC BY: YOURS TRULY AND THE LEGENDARY DJ BEATMASTER GENE ・・・ #vibewise: #527kid, what up https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg5U9-7gzOF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#gentlereminder / #notetoself Repost @scribesandvibes ・・・ I'm not going to knock on any closed doors. I'm going to make my own door. When I come here, I'm walking through my own doors. -@ava, founder of #ARRAY • #ITSTIMETOBUILD ・・・ #vibewise: #YOUAREENOUGH -Stevie #scribesandvibes #adifferentkindofvibe #unorthodoxtribe https://www.instagram.com/p/CgMIc4yOb_g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#iputaspellonyou / #NinaSimone Repost @ninasimone ・・・ 57 years ago, Nina released her timeless album I Put a Spell on You. The album is a prime example of the sheer talent of the High Priestess of Soul and is celebrated by many. What's your favorite song from the album? ・・・ #vibewise: For #BlackMusicMonth would not be complete without a little ditty from this beautiful soul, We've taken the time to grace your timeline with the divine essence of the #HighPriestessofSoul... Parfois, I'm pleading #NeMeQuiettePas With a belle #femmenoire At times, I time travel #earthtoearth and get lost in the eyes of a skywatcher amid the moonlit sky I jus' wanna sojourn this #BeautifulLand #handinhand, leave #footprintsinthesand, and let the #spiritguides lead us towards the #rainbowsky I'm jus' a #hommenoir Looking for the one with whom I was summoned by the cosmos that #OneSeptemberDay If you live life golden, I'll cover you with #loveandlight and commence the morning meditation with a serenade of #itsanewdawn, #itsanewday #dearawkwardblackgirl, I manifest a spiritual awakening, I attest to a life that discovers the beauty of getting lost in the moment 'til memories fade like vignettes If I must confess, #YouveGotToLearn to decompress and discern the warmth of sunsets When I surmise #thesunriseinyoureyes and awaken to the birds flying high, my love for thee is reminiscent to the river running free When this #radicaloptimism enlightens me with the power and poise of dragonflies, my for the blooms like the #JulyTree Foolishly, I used to think #MarriageIsForOldFolks; boy did I learn, #TomorrowIsMyTurn As I affirm the wisdom of #FeelingGood, there's a lot of things to unlearn Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be without luggage to tote Sometimes I look at the caterpillar below the butterfly and realize transformation is dope But #wheresbookbaeat? How could I help her unpack and shower her with flowers and chocolates with wrappers that read #BOOKTHEFLIGHT? They say life is like a box of chocolate yet I know exactly I prayed for upon that #starrynight Until we meet again, I'll be that brother that reads and writes at the #cafeterraceatnight -Stevie https://www.instagram.com/p/CfPyUSXgGJL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#graceandgratitude / #reimagineyourbookstore Repost @onyxxbookstorecafe ・・・ We are still flying high off of the @scribesandvibes #bookstoretour Event. The energy was 🔥🔥🔥.. take a look at these pics. To have this type of creative experience happen at #onyxxbookstorecafellc was a dream fulfilled🖤🖤... Thank you Stevie for choosing Onyx Bookstore Cafe for this phenomenal event... @thasongbird @gabsmcgee @p.monaeintuition @elunospeaks @reggielovecason @nurseneeneeseries 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿 ・・・ #vibewise: Thank you for celebrating #BlackMusicMonth with us at #OnyxBookstoreCafe. Until next time #ReadEatDrink and #supportblackownedbookstores. -Stevie #scribesandvibes / #authorshour / #blackbookstoretour ・・・ #therebirthofcool • #thinkbeyondthebooks • #instrumentalvoices • #openmicatthebookstore • #adifferentkindofvibe • #unorthodoxtribe ● Stay tuned: #TheBlackBookstoreTour https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce2M46Ug9-W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=