At a recent Juneteenth spoken word event, I read my poem, “These Mean Streets," which I was commissioned to write in 2025 to commemorate mothers who have lost children to gang violence. The poem also recognizes the pain women universally experience and how we triumph by stepping into our feminine power. Click "From These Mean Streets to Resurrection" above to download your free e-book of the poem and click "Blog" above to read a thought-provoking reflection about how each of us has our own personal journey from inner "mean streets" to resurrection of personal power.