◆ WORDS FROM LINDA
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Essays, poetry, press features, and stories from the Creative Universe — the writing that came before the work.
Infinity
Voice of Soul Survivor Writer © 2019 Soul Survivor Publishing LLC. My existence existed before and after I exited. Little did you know you could...
I DEFINE.
Dear judgers. I DEFINE me. My third eye is open so there is no need for me to see, for I AM one with my surroundings, mentally, spiritually, and...
Shade is your light
"In my face they throw shade, but behind my back they're glistening from my rays." ~Linda Orji Dear Queen Bask in the shade. Shade is simply a...
Molasses and African American Women
Molasses — thick, dark brown syrup obtained from raw sugar during the refining process… [df_divider el_width="100" style="solid"...
Essence of Love , A Sense of Love through One Vision
I spoke in Florence, South Carolina at a Women's Conference at Central Missionary Baptist Church. The theme was Essence of Love. Initially, I had...
The Uncommon Woman Taking Flight: Arrival
You may open your eyes now. You have arrived at your destination. Captain God-In-You would like to welcome you to YOUR BREAKTHROUGH. There were a...
The Uncommon Woman Taking Flight: Departure
Ladies and Gentlemen, I will be your chief flight attendant for this blog post. On behalf of Captain God-In-You and the entire crew, welcome aboard...
Bronx SHēk
Pardon my back, but these dudes out here gonna make me take it to a whole other level. I had to switch it up on 'em. RE-DEFINE it on 'em. Get Soul...
Apostrophe, A post trophy
Since I moved to North Carolina it's been challenging for me, especially the past few months - this transition of becoming the woman I was born to...
H to the izz-O V to the izz-A
I have a lot of things happening in my life. Many things changing but one thing that remains extremely consistent on this journey is the fact that...
The Process Hurts
DEAR W.O.K.E., THIS SHIT AINT EASY. I JUST WANT TO WALK AWAY ... BUT I CAN'T.... constipation. SINCERELY, LINDA ORJI
Kpachara anya gi “Black Power”
Kpachara anya gi Is an Igbo proverb my father taught me that his mother would say to him. What's interesting about Igbo proverbs and stories is...
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