Category: Kinara’s Children Today
Faces of Kuumba: A Study
Kuumba doesn’t get enough attention. I don’t know why? He’s a man after my own heart; musical, artistic, poetic. Creative in every way. Mostly he’s seen with the family, his wife Umoja and Nia, their daughter. That’s cool but he’s going to get more attention in the future. These images are a study of expressions. I felt like I wanted to get a better range of Read More …
It’s All About Kuji
It’s been all about Kuji so far this year. Starting with Kuji’s Bookshelf and moving on from there. So here’s a four image master post, short on words but long on Kujiness. Enjoy. Are you hip to the bookphone challenge? Neither was I but Kuji wanted to play, so… Still exploring Kuji’s bookshelf with one of the books that influenced me early in life. Read More …
Kuji’s Bookshelf: My Lethal Weapon is My Mind
My lethal weapon is my mind Kuji always rolls in with her mental guns blazing. When she arrives on campus next year she’ll be well prepared. She’ll go there to learn, not to be bamboozled by ignorance or muddled thinking. Pity the fool who tries to prop up their reactionary opinions against Kuji’s well-researched facts. You can pat her down but never disarm her, “My lethal weapon is my mind,” Read More …
Kuji’s Bookshelf
College is still a ways off for Kuji, but she’s already thinking of what books she can take with her from her vast collection. She figures she can fit about 10 books into her cramped dorm room. Can you help a sista out? What essential volumes should a young black activist have on her bookshelf? Please comment or send a message so we can fill in those blank covers.
400 Years: African America, 1619-2019
African America was founded in 1619 when the first enslaved Africans were brought to the Jamestown colony. Our founding fathers included mothers as well, united in the bondage of chains and mutual support. Together they established a unity, a politic, and a culture which is what defines a nation. Although many methods were used to control and minimize our people, our memory and resolve remain unbroken. Read More …
Mini Poster and Activity Card Combo Pack
Hi folks. I’m pleased to announce this brand new combo for sale. Just in time for the holidays, you can order a combo of my Kinara’s Children 8 x 10 Mini Posters plus one pack of my Kinara’s Children Activity cards for a low price of just $20. I’d noticed how many of my customers were purchasing the posters and the cards together so I thought I’d make Read More …
Kuumba is Refreshed
I’ve recently been working with a new piece of graphics software. Affinity Designer is a combo vector and paint program. Very powerful yet reasonably priced. I thought I’d whip up a quick background for Kuumba but the more I worked with Designer the more I enjoyed the experience. Read More …