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EMERGINGYOUNGWRITERS
STANDLET S INSPIRE CHANGE
SPRING ISNEAR
APRIL 2016
Get to know these twenty- somethingwriters who will capture our literary hearts
Congrats to the upcoming2016 Graduates
LEMONADE
ExclusiveExcerpt by
Prophessor X
CONTENTSTRENDS
TOPICS
WWW ISBYWRITES ORG
TRENDS
PROFILETIPS
BLACKLIVESMATTERMOVEMENT
DARRELL HERBERT VERYSTRANGE VERY UNUSUAL
BE ABOUT YOURBUSINESS
Hear about why our Country is inan uproar over the trending topicBlackLivesMatter
Poetic expressions by emergingwriters
Understanding the importance ofexcelling in your goals
BLACKLIVESMATTER
BE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
FINDING THE PERFECT GUY
FASHION TRENDS WITH JONATHAN
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS AS ADULTS
WHY WE EMPHASIZE BLACK LIVES
AUTHOR ISBYS MUST READS
WHY HISTIORICALLY BLACK COLLEGESARE IMPORTANT
EMERGING YOUNG WRITERS
YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THESE ARTISTS
LEMONADESTAND
The
Is there really a such thing infinding the perfect guy or is itall just wishful thinking
Huffington Posts article by DrPhil states If you think you havemet Mr Perfect then you need toslap yourself in the face or take acold shower because you aremesmerized The 100 percentcandidate doesnrsquot exist
Although Phils words are a tadharsh maybe there is some truthFor centuries we have foundourselves as women seeking theperfect guy who does not existInstead we fall in love with theone who has more issues than alittle bit But Why Lets reflect ona quick overview of our livesPsychologically we desire thingsthat we have never had If yougrew up in broken homes if youwere a daddys girl or even if youplayed house as a kid we all haveour reasons for wanting andseeking the perfect guy but hejust doesnt exist Often times weput so much pressure into findingMr Perfect that we forget thebeauty of falling in love makingmistakes learning experiencinglife and ultimately building thefoundation of a perfectrelationship
LEMONADE STAND | 3
Scott Stanley and GalenaRhoades discuss in their articleIn Love and Marriage PracticeDoesnrsquot Make Perfect how thereis no practice in finding theperfect love Often times when weare aiming to achieve a goalcomplete a big assignment oreven plan the perfect wedding wego out of our way to prepare forthe ending result but there is nopractice when falling in love Everyrelationship during your datingyears does not prepare you for alife of marriage here is why
The type of people you date willbe completely different as yougrow older and wiser If you getmarried in your early twentiesyour husband will then be the guyyou have your heart set on but theolder you get the more yourattractions will change Does thismean get a new husband HahaNo it just means that you may likehim with dread locks in histwenties but a low even cut inyour fourties In other words thereis no perfect guy there is noperfect evolution of love and thereis no guarantee that youll even beattracted to the same type of menin your fourties as you have beenin your mid to late twenties Learnto enjoy life be yourself and allowlove to come regardless of thesize hair type and goofy laugh ofthe person who brings it
While moreexperience is oftenbeneficial in life thestory looks different
when it comes tosome types of
experience beforemarriage
Findingthe
PerfectGuy
WWWISBYWRITESORG
httpwwwhuffingtonpostcom20150409findingshyashypartner_n_7030736html
Stanley S M (2005) The power of commitment San Francisco JosseyshyBass
shyScott M Stanley PhD
Photograph by Isby Designs ampPublication
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
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Ever find yourself wantingfriends during your adultyears but have no ideawhere to start When wewere younger it was mucheasier Whether you lived inthe same neighborhood
shared the same seat on thebus ride to school or evenattended the same church itwas much easier to build abond in your youth but as anadult with the hustle andbustle of your daily life it isphysically impossible to even
meet new people right After my husband and I relocated to Nashville TNI honestly thought I wouldnt have an opportunityto meet anyone new Im such an introvert sounless Im spending quality with my wonderfulhusband Im sitting at home enjoying a greatbook and occasionally some tv With my thenbusy work schedule the only relationships I wasable to start were with coshyworkers and honestly I
dont usually like to befriend people in theworkplace After nearly two years one Facebook
post changed everything
Photograph by Isby Designs ampPublication
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
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After recently joining a sewinggroup on Facebook I Met
Celeste She didnt live morethan thirty minutes from
myself and we immediatelygreeted one another with the
intent to meet up soonBecause I had various
personal things going on twojobs and trying to maintainthe up keep of my home ihonestly didnt think she amp Iwould ever find the time to
connect After a few months ofbeing Facebook friends wefinally set a date to meet up ata Starbucks in Cool Springs(Franklin TN) and went from
there
shyTakara Isby
What started as just a simple hi onFacebook turned into a great friendship
months later Since our first meetStarbucks is definitely our spot Sinceweve both taken a short break fromsewing Jo Anns hasnt seen us in a
while but whenever we have great ideasand just want to brainstorm we arealways one anothers go to person Although life can keep you busy it is
always easier more fun and worthwhilewhen you have amazing friends to sharelifes experiences with especially as
adults
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I was now going into my second year with the company I currently workfor During new hire week among the many benefits the company had to offerone that stood out to me was the advancement opportunities I rememberseveral times throughout our training period wed have guest speakerscome in and share their current position where they started off in thecompany and how long it took them before they advanced At this point I wasvery eager to start this potential career opportunity
It has now been nearly two years since I started my position with thiscompany I came in with the drive to work hard so that I could be just like thepeople I spoke with My goal was to soon share my testimony with upcomingtraining classes discussing how this company was true to their word I arrivedto work on time everyday I stayed late when needed never giving excuses orcomplaining I also took on other roles within the company withoutimmediately discussing compensation Three days ago I left my keys to myoffice in the office door cleared my drawers emailed my notice amp walkedaway from my job great benefits and most of all their LIES -Anonymous
Isby Designs
Editor-in-Chief
Isby Designs amp Publication
is currently seeking eager writerswho are interested in becomingsuccessful authors bloggers andjournalist If you have a passionfor allowing your written words toinspire change please contact usvia our email address or websiteWe look forward to working withyou
T A K A R A I S B YWant to share your experience Writeus at takarawritesgmailcom Followus on Twitter| i_am_thewriter
Have you been at your current job over a year and havenot seen the advancement opportunities you werepromised during new hire week
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Big Companies Tell Big Lies
Takara Isby
Start a new Career Allow us to completely reshydesign
your resume amp tailor it to your
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I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
your very first issue of Lemonade Stand This magazine has
been a passion of mine for quite some time now and with
all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
forward to sharing much more with you in the future
issue
Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
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Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
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LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
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20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
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16
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01
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By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
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Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
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Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
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| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
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016
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TRENDS
PROFILETIPS
BLACKLIVESMATTERMOVEMENT
DARRELL HERBERT VERYSTRANGE VERY UNUSUAL
BE ABOUT YOURBUSINESS
Hear about why our Country is inan uproar over the trending topicBlackLivesMatter
Poetic expressions by emergingwriters
Understanding the importance ofexcelling in your goals
BLACKLIVESMATTER
BE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
FINDING THE PERFECT GUY
FASHION TRENDS WITH JONATHAN
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS AS ADULTS
WHY WE EMPHASIZE BLACK LIVES
AUTHOR ISBYS MUST READS
WHY HISTIORICALLY BLACK COLLEGESARE IMPORTANT
EMERGING YOUNG WRITERS
YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THESE ARTISTS
LEMONADESTAND
The
Is there really a such thing infinding the perfect guy or is itall just wishful thinking
Huffington Posts article by DrPhil states If you think you havemet Mr Perfect then you need toslap yourself in the face or take acold shower because you aremesmerized The 100 percentcandidate doesnrsquot exist
Although Phils words are a tadharsh maybe there is some truthFor centuries we have foundourselves as women seeking theperfect guy who does not existInstead we fall in love with theone who has more issues than alittle bit But Why Lets reflect ona quick overview of our livesPsychologically we desire thingsthat we have never had If yougrew up in broken homes if youwere a daddys girl or even if youplayed house as a kid we all haveour reasons for wanting andseeking the perfect guy but hejust doesnt exist Often times weput so much pressure into findingMr Perfect that we forget thebeauty of falling in love makingmistakes learning experiencinglife and ultimately building thefoundation of a perfectrelationship
LEMONADE STAND | 3
Scott Stanley and GalenaRhoades discuss in their articleIn Love and Marriage PracticeDoesnrsquot Make Perfect how thereis no practice in finding theperfect love Often times when weare aiming to achieve a goalcomplete a big assignment oreven plan the perfect wedding wego out of our way to prepare forthe ending result but there is nopractice when falling in love Everyrelationship during your datingyears does not prepare you for alife of marriage here is why
The type of people you date willbe completely different as yougrow older and wiser If you getmarried in your early twentiesyour husband will then be the guyyou have your heart set on but theolder you get the more yourattractions will change Does thismean get a new husband HahaNo it just means that you may likehim with dread locks in histwenties but a low even cut inyour fourties In other words thereis no perfect guy there is noperfect evolution of love and thereis no guarantee that youll even beattracted to the same type of menin your fourties as you have beenin your mid to late twenties Learnto enjoy life be yourself and allowlove to come regardless of thesize hair type and goofy laugh ofthe person who brings it
While moreexperience is oftenbeneficial in life thestory looks different
when it comes tosome types of
experience beforemarriage
Findingthe
PerfectGuy
WWWISBYWRITESORG
httpwwwhuffingtonpostcom20150409findingshyashypartner_n_7030736html
Stanley S M (2005) The power of commitment San Francisco JosseyshyBass
shyScott M Stanley PhD
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BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
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Ever find yourself wantingfriends during your adultyears but have no ideawhere to start When wewere younger it was mucheasier Whether you lived inthe same neighborhood
shared the same seat on thebus ride to school or evenattended the same church itwas much easier to build abond in your youth but as anadult with the hustle andbustle of your daily life it isphysically impossible to even
meet new people right After my husband and I relocated to Nashville TNI honestly thought I wouldnt have an opportunityto meet anyone new Im such an introvert sounless Im spending quality with my wonderfulhusband Im sitting at home enjoying a greatbook and occasionally some tv With my thenbusy work schedule the only relationships I wasable to start were with coshyworkers and honestly I
dont usually like to befriend people in theworkplace After nearly two years one Facebook
post changed everything
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BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
LEMONADE STAND | 5 wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
After recently joining a sewinggroup on Facebook I Met
Celeste She didnt live morethan thirty minutes from
myself and we immediatelygreeted one another with the
intent to meet up soonBecause I had various
personal things going on twojobs and trying to maintainthe up keep of my home ihonestly didnt think she amp Iwould ever find the time to
connect After a few months ofbeing Facebook friends wefinally set a date to meet up ata Starbucks in Cool Springs(Franklin TN) and went from
there
shyTakara Isby
What started as just a simple hi onFacebook turned into a great friendship
months later Since our first meetStarbucks is definitely our spot Sinceweve both taken a short break fromsewing Jo Anns hasnt seen us in a
while but whenever we have great ideasand just want to brainstorm we arealways one anothers go to person Although life can keep you busy it is
always easier more fun and worthwhilewhen you have amazing friends to sharelifes experiences with especially as
adults
wwwisbywritesorg LEMONADE STAND | 6
I was now going into my second year with the company I currently workfor During new hire week among the many benefits the company had to offerone that stood out to me was the advancement opportunities I rememberseveral times throughout our training period wed have guest speakerscome in and share their current position where they started off in thecompany and how long it took them before they advanced At this point I wasvery eager to start this potential career opportunity
It has now been nearly two years since I started my position with thiscompany I came in with the drive to work hard so that I could be just like thepeople I spoke with My goal was to soon share my testimony with upcomingtraining classes discussing how this company was true to their word I arrivedto work on time everyday I stayed late when needed never giving excuses orcomplaining I also took on other roles within the company withoutimmediately discussing compensation Three days ago I left my keys to myoffice in the office door cleared my drawers emailed my notice amp walkedaway from my job great benefits and most of all their LIES -Anonymous
Isby Designs
Editor-in-Chief
Isby Designs amp Publication
is currently seeking eager writerswho are interested in becomingsuccessful authors bloggers andjournalist If you have a passionfor allowing your written words toinspire change please contact usvia our email address or websiteWe look forward to working withyou
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Big Companies Tell Big Lies
Takara Isby
Start a new Career Allow us to completely reshydesign
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I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
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all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
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Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
CO
MR
AD
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E D I T O R S N O T E
Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
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Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
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statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
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H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
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BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
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20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
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01
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By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
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Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
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Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
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BlackLivesM
atterMovem
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B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
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Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
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Is there really a such thing infinding the perfect guy or is itall just wishful thinking
Huffington Posts article by DrPhil states If you think you havemet Mr Perfect then you need toslap yourself in the face or take acold shower because you aremesmerized The 100 percentcandidate doesnrsquot exist
Although Phils words are a tadharsh maybe there is some truthFor centuries we have foundourselves as women seeking theperfect guy who does not existInstead we fall in love with theone who has more issues than alittle bit But Why Lets reflect ona quick overview of our livesPsychologically we desire thingsthat we have never had If yougrew up in broken homes if youwere a daddys girl or even if youplayed house as a kid we all haveour reasons for wanting andseeking the perfect guy but hejust doesnt exist Often times weput so much pressure into findingMr Perfect that we forget thebeauty of falling in love makingmistakes learning experiencinglife and ultimately building thefoundation of a perfectrelationship
LEMONADE STAND | 3
Scott Stanley and GalenaRhoades discuss in their articleIn Love and Marriage PracticeDoesnrsquot Make Perfect how thereis no practice in finding theperfect love Often times when weare aiming to achieve a goalcomplete a big assignment oreven plan the perfect wedding wego out of our way to prepare forthe ending result but there is nopractice when falling in love Everyrelationship during your datingyears does not prepare you for alife of marriage here is why
The type of people you date willbe completely different as yougrow older and wiser If you getmarried in your early twentiesyour husband will then be the guyyou have your heart set on but theolder you get the more yourattractions will change Does thismean get a new husband HahaNo it just means that you may likehim with dread locks in histwenties but a low even cut inyour fourties In other words thereis no perfect guy there is noperfect evolution of love and thereis no guarantee that youll even beattracted to the same type of menin your fourties as you have beenin your mid to late twenties Learnto enjoy life be yourself and allowlove to come regardless of thesize hair type and goofy laugh ofthe person who brings it
While moreexperience is oftenbeneficial in life thestory looks different
when it comes tosome types of
experience beforemarriage
Findingthe
PerfectGuy
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httpwwwhuffingtonpostcom20150409findingshyashypartner_n_7030736html
Stanley S M (2005) The power of commitment San Francisco JosseyshyBass
shyScott M Stanley PhD
Photograph by Isby Designs ampPublication
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
LEMONADE STAND | 4wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
Ever find yourself wantingfriends during your adultyears but have no ideawhere to start When wewere younger it was mucheasier Whether you lived inthe same neighborhood
shared the same seat on thebus ride to school or evenattended the same church itwas much easier to build abond in your youth but as anadult with the hustle andbustle of your daily life it isphysically impossible to even
meet new people right After my husband and I relocated to Nashville TNI honestly thought I wouldnt have an opportunityto meet anyone new Im such an introvert sounless Im spending quality with my wonderfulhusband Im sitting at home enjoying a greatbook and occasionally some tv With my thenbusy work schedule the only relationships I wasable to start were with coshyworkers and honestly I
dont usually like to befriend people in theworkplace After nearly two years one Facebook
post changed everything
Photograph by Isby Designs ampPublication
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
LEMONADE STAND | 5 wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
After recently joining a sewinggroup on Facebook I Met
Celeste She didnt live morethan thirty minutes from
myself and we immediatelygreeted one another with the
intent to meet up soonBecause I had various
personal things going on twojobs and trying to maintainthe up keep of my home ihonestly didnt think she amp Iwould ever find the time to
connect After a few months ofbeing Facebook friends wefinally set a date to meet up ata Starbucks in Cool Springs(Franklin TN) and went from
there
shyTakara Isby
What started as just a simple hi onFacebook turned into a great friendship
months later Since our first meetStarbucks is definitely our spot Sinceweve both taken a short break fromsewing Jo Anns hasnt seen us in a
while but whenever we have great ideasand just want to brainstorm we arealways one anothers go to person Although life can keep you busy it is
always easier more fun and worthwhilewhen you have amazing friends to sharelifes experiences with especially as
adults
wwwisbywritesorg LEMONADE STAND | 6
I was now going into my second year with the company I currently workfor During new hire week among the many benefits the company had to offerone that stood out to me was the advancement opportunities I rememberseveral times throughout our training period wed have guest speakerscome in and share their current position where they started off in thecompany and how long it took them before they advanced At this point I wasvery eager to start this potential career opportunity
It has now been nearly two years since I started my position with thiscompany I came in with the drive to work hard so that I could be just like thepeople I spoke with My goal was to soon share my testimony with upcomingtraining classes discussing how this company was true to their word I arrivedto work on time everyday I stayed late when needed never giving excuses orcomplaining I also took on other roles within the company withoutimmediately discussing compensation Three days ago I left my keys to myoffice in the office door cleared my drawers emailed my notice amp walkedaway from my job great benefits and most of all their LIES -Anonymous
Isby Designs
Editor-in-Chief
Isby Designs amp Publication
is currently seeking eager writerswho are interested in becomingsuccessful authors bloggers andjournalist If you have a passionfor allowing your written words toinspire change please contact usvia our email address or websiteWe look forward to working withyou
T A K A R A I S B YWant to share your experience Writeus at takarawritesgmailcom Followus on Twitter| i_am_thewriter
Have you been at your current job over a year and havenot seen the advancement opportunities you werepromised during new hire week
21
36
48
Big Companies Tell Big Lies
Takara Isby
Start a new Career Allow us to completely reshydesign
your resume amp tailor it to your
new career opportunity
01bull I S S U E bull
I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
your very first issue of Lemonade Stand This magazine has
been a passion of mine for quite some time now and with
all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
forward to sharing much more with you in the future
issue
Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
CO
MR
AD
ES
HE
LL
O
E D I T O R S N O T E
Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
LEMONADE STAND | 8
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
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Lives Matter M
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atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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01
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016
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BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
LEMONADE STAND | 4wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
Ever find yourself wantingfriends during your adultyears but have no ideawhere to start When wewere younger it was mucheasier Whether you lived inthe same neighborhood
shared the same seat on thebus ride to school or evenattended the same church itwas much easier to build abond in your youth but as anadult with the hustle andbustle of your daily life it isphysically impossible to even
meet new people right After my husband and I relocated to Nashville TNI honestly thought I wouldnt have an opportunityto meet anyone new Im such an introvert sounless Im spending quality with my wonderfulhusband Im sitting at home enjoying a greatbook and occasionally some tv With my thenbusy work schedule the only relationships I wasable to start were with coshyworkers and honestly I
dont usually like to befriend people in theworkplace After nearly two years one Facebook
post changed everything
Photograph by Isby Designs ampPublication
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
LEMONADE STAND | 5 wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
After recently joining a sewinggroup on Facebook I Met
Celeste She didnt live morethan thirty minutes from
myself and we immediatelygreeted one another with the
intent to meet up soonBecause I had various
personal things going on twojobs and trying to maintainthe up keep of my home ihonestly didnt think she amp Iwould ever find the time to
connect After a few months ofbeing Facebook friends wefinally set a date to meet up ata Starbucks in Cool Springs(Franklin TN) and went from
there
shyTakara Isby
What started as just a simple hi onFacebook turned into a great friendship
months later Since our first meetStarbucks is definitely our spot Sinceweve both taken a short break fromsewing Jo Anns hasnt seen us in a
while but whenever we have great ideasand just want to brainstorm we arealways one anothers go to person Although life can keep you busy it is
always easier more fun and worthwhilewhen you have amazing friends to sharelifes experiences with especially as
adults
wwwisbywritesorg LEMONADE STAND | 6
I was now going into my second year with the company I currently workfor During new hire week among the many benefits the company had to offerone that stood out to me was the advancement opportunities I rememberseveral times throughout our training period wed have guest speakerscome in and share their current position where they started off in thecompany and how long it took them before they advanced At this point I wasvery eager to start this potential career opportunity
It has now been nearly two years since I started my position with thiscompany I came in with the drive to work hard so that I could be just like thepeople I spoke with My goal was to soon share my testimony with upcomingtraining classes discussing how this company was true to their word I arrivedto work on time everyday I stayed late when needed never giving excuses orcomplaining I also took on other roles within the company withoutimmediately discussing compensation Three days ago I left my keys to myoffice in the office door cleared my drawers emailed my notice amp walkedaway from my job great benefits and most of all their LIES -Anonymous
Isby Designs
Editor-in-Chief
Isby Designs amp Publication
is currently seeking eager writerswho are interested in becomingsuccessful authors bloggers andjournalist If you have a passionfor allowing your written words toinspire change please contact usvia our email address or websiteWe look forward to working withyou
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Takara Isby
Start a new Career Allow us to completely reshydesign
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I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
your very first issue of Lemonade Stand This magazine has
been a passion of mine for quite some time now and with
all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
forward to sharing much more with you in the future
issue
Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
CO
MR
AD
ES
HE
LL
O
E D I T O R S N O T E
Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
LEMONADE STAND | 8
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
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THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
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PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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01
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016
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BUILDING FRIENDSHIPAS ADULTS
LEMONADE STAND | 5 wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
After recently joining a sewinggroup on Facebook I Met
Celeste She didnt live morethan thirty minutes from
myself and we immediatelygreeted one another with the
intent to meet up soonBecause I had various
personal things going on twojobs and trying to maintainthe up keep of my home ihonestly didnt think she amp Iwould ever find the time to
connect After a few months ofbeing Facebook friends wefinally set a date to meet up ata Starbucks in Cool Springs(Franklin TN) and went from
there
shyTakara Isby
What started as just a simple hi onFacebook turned into a great friendship
months later Since our first meetStarbucks is definitely our spot Sinceweve both taken a short break fromsewing Jo Anns hasnt seen us in a
while but whenever we have great ideasand just want to brainstorm we arealways one anothers go to person Although life can keep you busy it is
always easier more fun and worthwhilewhen you have amazing friends to sharelifes experiences with especially as
adults
wwwisbywritesorg LEMONADE STAND | 6
I was now going into my second year with the company I currently workfor During new hire week among the many benefits the company had to offerone that stood out to me was the advancement opportunities I rememberseveral times throughout our training period wed have guest speakerscome in and share their current position where they started off in thecompany and how long it took them before they advanced At this point I wasvery eager to start this potential career opportunity
It has now been nearly two years since I started my position with thiscompany I came in with the drive to work hard so that I could be just like thepeople I spoke with My goal was to soon share my testimony with upcomingtraining classes discussing how this company was true to their word I arrivedto work on time everyday I stayed late when needed never giving excuses orcomplaining I also took on other roles within the company withoutimmediately discussing compensation Three days ago I left my keys to myoffice in the office door cleared my drawers emailed my notice amp walkedaway from my job great benefits and most of all their LIES -Anonymous
Isby Designs
Editor-in-Chief
Isby Designs amp Publication
is currently seeking eager writerswho are interested in becomingsuccessful authors bloggers andjournalist If you have a passionfor allowing your written words toinspire change please contact usvia our email address or websiteWe look forward to working withyou
T A K A R A I S B YWant to share your experience Writeus at takarawritesgmailcom Followus on Twitter| i_am_thewriter
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Takara Isby
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I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
your very first issue of Lemonade Stand This magazine has
been a passion of mine for quite some time now and with
all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
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issue
Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
CO
MR
AD
ES
HE
LL
O
E D I T O R S N O T E
Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
LEMONADE STAND | 8
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
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01
April 2
016
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EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
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I was now going into my second year with the company I currently workfor During new hire week among the many benefits the company had to offerone that stood out to me was the advancement opportunities I rememberseveral times throughout our training period wed have guest speakerscome in and share their current position where they started off in thecompany and how long it took them before they advanced At this point I wasvery eager to start this potential career opportunity
It has now been nearly two years since I started my position with thiscompany I came in with the drive to work hard so that I could be just like thepeople I spoke with My goal was to soon share my testimony with upcomingtraining classes discussing how this company was true to their word I arrivedto work on time everyday I stayed late when needed never giving excuses orcomplaining I also took on other roles within the company withoutimmediately discussing compensation Three days ago I left my keys to myoffice in the office door cleared my drawers emailed my notice amp walkedaway from my job great benefits and most of all their LIES -Anonymous
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is currently seeking eager writerswho are interested in becomingsuccessful authors bloggers andjournalist If you have a passionfor allowing your written words toinspire change please contact usvia our email address or websiteWe look forward to working withyou
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21
36
48
Big Companies Tell Big Lies
Takara Isby
Start a new Career Allow us to completely reshydesign
your resume amp tailor it to your
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I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
your very first issue of Lemonade Stand This magazine has
been a passion of mine for quite some time now and with
all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
forward to sharing much more with you in the future
issue
Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
CO
MR
AD
ES
HE
LL
O
E D I T O R S N O T E
Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
LEMONADE STAND | 8
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
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THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
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ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
01bull I S S U E bull
I would personally like to thank each of you for purchasing
your very first issue of Lemonade Stand This magazine has
been a passion of mine for quite some time now and with
all the help from its contributors and you purchasing your
copy this magazine has become a success I look
forward to sharing much more with you in the future
issue
Remember in all things you set out to be in life be
GREAT
Cheers
Takara Isby
CO
MR
AD
ES
HE
LL
O
E D I T O R S N O T E
Takara Isby
LEMONADE STAND | 7 wwwisbywritesorg
SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
LEMONADE STAND | 8
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
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Stand
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SEAN ERICMULKEY
Mus ic i an and Ar t i s t
Sean Mulkey is anextraordinary displayof talent His artreflects his vision ofthe world withamazing precisionHis art is also quitedetailed and thoughtprovoking He starteddrawing at age 5 andstarted teachinghimself how to paintin 2002 while in highschool He has noformal training Notonly is Sean a self-taught painter he ismulti-talented He isalso a self-taughtmusician who playsthe keyboardNeedless to saymusic plays a majorpart in influencing hispaintings
His canvas is a storytelling medium His workis inspired from life itselfit captures various tonesand atmospheres fromfeeling a sense of prideand hopefulness to feelinga sense of despair andhopelessness Acrylics arehis main medium ofchoice however he alsoworks with oils graphiteand pen and ink Seanprefers to paintexclusively on blackcanvases because itallows him to manipulatethe lighting and shadowsas well as structure thesubjects and environmentsmore effectively He alsoenjoys painting largeworks so that he caneasily draw his audienceinto
w w w i s b y w r i t e s o r g
Le Triangle Amoureuxshy 72x48 acrylic on canvasshy $3500
Detourshy 144x66 acrylic on canvasshy $10000
wwwseanmilkeyartscomInstagram smulkeyarts
Facebook Sean Mulkey ArtsPhone 229shy296shy6211
LEMONADE STAND | 8
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
S U B S C R I B E
amp B E A M U S E D Save over $36 off the monthly issue price
Give a subscription today and get the
current issue for free
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
LEMONADE STAND | 9 wwwisbywritesorg
statement
Make your
It doesnt matter how you make your statement
What matters most is the influence it brings
Understanding the beauty of diversity the
essence of empowerment and the power of
influence makes the puzzle pieces of enjoying
life come together Be Great Be Empowered
Be YOU
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
The song Decisions was made formotivation to his peers and also his self at
that crucial time in his life It openedpeople eyes around him and made himfeel as if he helped ease the pain with his
song Nicorachi used social networks like
YouTube and Facebook and instantly wasa hit Fans gave positive feedback and
asked for more He hit the road promotingfrom Memphis TN to Atlanta ArkansasMissouri Oklahoma Houston Chicagoand nearby cities like Jackson TN
He has performed at places like the 1stever Memphis Hipshyhop Awards SouthernHeritage Classic Delta Fair Club 10
Manassas High School Premier PalaceBlue Note Club Underground ClubInfiniti Cookouts Block parties etc
NICORACHI
LEMONADE STAND | 10
Nicorachi is a rap artist born as Nico Calvin on
September 1st 1992 in Memphis Tennessee He
was known by the name ldquoLil Nicordquo which is what
everybody called him as a kid growing up on 5th
street in North Memphis When he was 10 years
old his father was murdered getting shot 9 times
This lead to a dark moment in his life But he still
managed to advance and do well in school
Meanwhile in high school he met Darius Woods
(Kool) in which they formed a rap group (Yung
Militia) with an added third member Andre Cole
(Big Dae) who was the cousin of Nico The three
of them made 8 hot songs and instantly the whole
school and area gravitated to it Soon after that
the 3 man rap group performed their well
appreciated hit MONEY at RaleighshyEgypt High
talent show before Lil Nico ventured off to college
After coming home from college in 2011 he
changed his rap name from ldquoLil Nicordquo to
ldquoNicorachirdquo Like once before he started to take
more losses (Deaths) in his family Late in 2011
he went to the studio and made his first ever solo
single as Nicorachi named ldquoDecisionsrdquo
Cant Make Everybody Happy official
video (Yawn Filmz)
httpyoutubei4hH_3iujx8youtubei4h
H_3iujx8
Link to RealLife mixtape
httpsmdatpiffcomtape640344
wwwisbywritesorg
BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
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THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
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PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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01
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016
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BEABOUTYOURBUSINESS
BUSINESS
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
LEM
ON
AD
E ST
AN
D |
20
16
11
By Takara Isby
SUCCESS IS NOT GIVEN IT IS EARNED START EARNING SUCCESS TODAY
When we think business we think BIG How does one position themselves to be business gurusHow far are you willing to go to be successful How much are you willing to give up in order toachieve your business goals Often times we find ourselves at a standstill trying to becomeentrepreneurs successors and goal diggers however success has no limitations Although theremay be several books on success stories steps to goal planning strategics and networking thereis no rule book on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE TIME IS NOW USE IT WISELY
THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
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THIS ISYOURSEASONBE GREAT
BUSINESS
CHAPTER OF SUCCESS
AP
RIL
20
16
| IS
SUE
01
12
By Takara IsbyldquoSPRING PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES INNOCENCESUMMER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES EXUBERANCEAUTUMN PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES REVERENCEWINTER PASSES AND ONE REMEMBERS ONES PERSEVERANCErdquo -YOKO ONO
Seasons bring change Embrace the beauty of growth development and contentment Be creativeambitious transparent and enjoy today because in the morrow all will change
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
S U B S C R I B E
amp B E A M U S E D Save over $36 off the monthly issue price
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
Darrell Herbert
Very Strange VeryUnusual
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Do I fee l normalCry ing youthOn ly a few
I smi leI fee l d i f ferent because of i t
Of not hav ing fun dur ing innocence
I am cav ing in of every tears aboveP icture the sound of sun br ight
For yearsNoth ing but look ing at ce i l i ngs
Want ing loveHear ing fa i th ca l l i ng out to me
Do I fee l a lr i ghtI m fa l l i ng above
A p lace down fearWith my face down
Havent seen me smi le in a very long whi leLong cannon sounds echoes through the n ight
Lemonade Stand | 13 wwwisbywritesorg
Darrell Herbert tales_life
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
S U B S C R I B E
amp B E A M U S E D Save over $36 off the monthly issue price
Give a subscription today and get the
current issue for free
Name
Address
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Subscribe via our website wwwauthorisbypublishingorg
Check Money Order
- Payment Scheme -
Just 199 per copy for a 12 Month Subscription
ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
LEMONADE STAND | 14 wwwisbywritesorg
Under RainbowsHear the children cry
Its not a wonderful sightWatching children die
Touching on all of the liesWhere is all the love
For beautiful people like you and meSometimes it makes me cry knowing that people struggle more than me
Change the world for all blacks and whitesStop oppression and indignity
Where is all the loveFor beautiful people like you and me
Looking upAs trees grow up
I am a beautiful and prominent flowerLooking up
Up above those yellow linesHugging the flourishing mountains
All my people follow meAnd I will lead you to experience
Cause everything they have done to usWe must fight back with educationBeautiful love is like beautiful songs
Hope for today and right hereStill have slaves working on groundsSing and pray on all of our knees
I have felt my peoples despondency while singing of freedom in harmonyIt seems as if the world dont carePrevent violence in areas of poverty
Darrel Herbert
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
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ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
HOW THE FUTURE ISOURS TO MOLD
A V IS ION FORWARDBY SHAT IKA KILLEBREW
Where have the days gone The days when your
children could play outside safely and you didnrsquot
have to worry about stray bullets flying around
or you didnrsquot have to worry about a stranger
kidnapping raping your child and leaving them
for dead The part that we as parents fail to
realize is that the vessels that we raise to go out
into the world have to interact with others They
are building blocks of the thriving and advanced
society in which we live in
In order for Society to continue to grow we
must collectively work towards raising positive
and productive beings in this world It is the
parentrsquos sole responsibility to create an
individual that can become successful and in
return raise their own children to be successful as
well
There has never been a universally acknowledged
book on the topic of parenting therefore there is
no perfect way to parent We all have gone
through the trial and error stage of disciplining
teaching and raising our children Some things
that may work for one child may not work for
another Knowing that each child is different and
requires different needs helps aid in being
ultimately a great parent
Although some lessons and understandings
that one parent may be comprehensive of
another parent may not In result we have
varying personalities of children and young
adults being released into society lacking
common sense in certain areas
It is to my understanding that it has always
taken a village to raise a child Not only is it the
parents responsibility to help instill morals and
values but it is also the responsibility of any
adult intertwining in a childrsquos life in anyway We
must put aside the mind frame of that isnrsquot my
child or itrsquos not my problem That is where we
are wrong No it may not be your offspring or it
may not affect you now but that unguided child
goes out into society and either aids in it or
destroys it When we can become aware of
the fact that society is a collective effort from
everyone and not a few then we will see better
results in our productions We can not seek to
reap the benefits of being in a civilized society
but not contribute to the growth and forward
movement of it
Our Future Needs Us
LEMONADE STAND | 15wwwisbywritesorg
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
S U B S C R I B E
amp B E A M U S E D Save over $36 off the monthly issue price
Give a subscription today and get the
current issue for free
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Address
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Check Money Order
- Payment Scheme -
Just 199 per copy for a 12 Month Subscription
ILOVE MY HBCU
THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
TERRANCEBANKS
Terrence Banks a Memphis Native currentlyresides in the City of Chattanooga TN A twotime Alumni of the University of Tennesseeat Chattanooga this is where his love forpoetry took flight He has been writing poetrysince 2006 but didnrsquot begin performing until2010 Since then he has won two Dr Alyce JGarth Oratorical competitions most talentedin the 2010 Mr ImmAKAculate pageantrunner up in the NAACP 2015 talent showFirst place in the NAACP 2016 talent showand First Place in the UTCrsquos Got Talentshowcase in 2015 You can follow him onInstagram lilbigkahuna and also you cansubscribe to his Youtube Channel TerrenceBanks
LEMONADE STAND | 16 wwwisbywritesorg
I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
SIMPLYYBREON
S U B S C R I B E
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PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
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HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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01
April 2
016
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I have never been enough
At least this is what many of us have been told
The least you can do is market yourself
Because too many of us have already been sold
Corrupted by the lack of confidence
with no control over our soul
This poem is for those who are less than brave
The plenty that died trying to be bold
Finding Drive is quite challenging when you off track
Thatrsquoshellip putting a go-kart engine inside of a mac
In other words the drive just doesnrsquot match
Thatrsquos an area where most lack
Motivation will drive longevity
Separately these words give direction
Motivation will drive longevity
But togetherhellip they breed perfection
Learn to open your mind
See perception
An I can be strong alone
But a WEhellip is more successful
A WE is not as stressful
I is for the restless
We is for the restful
Words serve a greater purpose
There is always something deeper in the meaning
Find your Martin Luther King Jr moment
In other words keep on Dreaming
Artist athletes teachers preachers doctors
ALL have that thing that motivates them
If you not doing it for you then who
Find that one thing in life worth chasing
Then pursue
ldquoTHE POWER OF WErdquo Terrance Banks
wwwisbywritescom LEMONADE STAND | 17
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PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
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PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
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THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
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PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
PHOTO CRED httpatlantablackstarcom
HAMPTON UNIVERISTY
FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
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Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
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THE BLACKER THE COLLEGETHE SWEETER THE KNOWLEDGE
YOU SHOULD TOO
PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GRADUATES
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FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
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B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
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Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
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Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
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FashionWith Jonathan Warren
MY NAME IS JONATHAN WARREN FROM GERMANY BUT RAISED INFAYETTEVILLE NC I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM NORTH CAROLINA
AampT AND NOW IM ATTENDING THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE FORFASHION MARKETING FASHION IS NOT JUST MY PASSION ITS MY
LIFESTYLE I AM ALWAYS IN AN OUTFIT THAT IS CURRENTLY TRENDING ORBEFORE IT TRENDS I FOLLOW MY INTUITION AND FORESEE WHATS NEXT
UP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS A LARGEINFLUENCE ON MY STYLE AND FASHION CHOICES IS KANYE WEST HE
INSPIRES ME HIS STYLE IS EFFORTLESS AND CONSISTENT
FOLLOW ME
Polo_errday
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
Issue
01
April 2
016
paypalmeAuthorTakaraIsby
EnjoyLemonade
Stand
Subscribe
Everywhere you go take acopy of our magazine alongfor the ride Subscribe now
We look forward to seeing you on the next issue
B L A C K L I VE S M A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 2
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
Black
Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
BlackLivesM
atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
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B L A C K L I V E SM A T T E R
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Lives Matter M
ovem
ent
2 3
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Lives Matter M
ovem
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atterMovem
ent
Darkness cannot drive outDarkness only light cando that Hate can notdrive out Hate only love
can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
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can do that
April 2
016
issue
| Lemonade
Stan
d
Dr Martin Luther King Jr
p 24
WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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016
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WHY WEEMPHASIZEBLACKLIVES
AN INTERV IEW WITH SOC IALMED IA
BY TAKARA I SBY
After conducting a social media questionaire on the
popular cultural hashtag BlackLivesMatter it
became obvious that no one will have the same
response As many media outlets have stated time
and time again all lives matter however with the
uproar that our country has been in the African
American community are emphasizing specifically
why blacklivesmatter Some of the responses
recieved after asking the question Why do black
lives matter to you were pertaining to racial
equality eliminating bigotry and how prevalent
racial profiling has become in our country
One of the major responses that stuck with me is
overal caring for human life black lives
In order to understand why we emphasize ones care
for our human lives ones appreciation of what we
equally bring forth to this country or even ones
respect towards our success theyd have to see first
hand how our culture is targeted Why should social
slander be acceptable Why are we continuously
one meme or screenshot away from being
inhumanely ripped apart by racial comments and
expressions
Afrcian Americans empasize the importance of
black lives because as a culture we are empowerd
All of our Black Men arent thugs our Black Women
arent promiscus and our black children are not
statistics Emasculating our culture killing our
culture and dividing our culture only creates in us
stronger more powerful and more governed as a
race It makes us determined to prove our self worth
It makes us defensive about our Men Women and
Children and nothing can stop our MOVEMENT until
we have torn down the walls of racial division and
truly become EQUAL
Photo Cred Moses Ajibade
PAGE 25 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherein they live andillustrate the times
shyBen Jonson
THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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THERELEVANCE
OF THEMOVEMENT
BLACKLIVESMATTER
AN INTERV IEW WITH RONALD BLAKEBY TAKARA I SBY
Recently I asked the question
Why does black lives matter to you Here is my
conversation with MPD officer and collegue Ronald
Blake
Ronald My answer probably wont be what youre
looking for but since you asked Black Lives Matter
to me just as all lives matter to me I typically dont
get involved with the movement because more
times than none im saddened by it The reason I am
is because our race needs constant uplifting
constant praise but we only get it when our least
upstanding representatives have run-ins with the
law enforcement At this point ive become
somewhat detached I am saddened more and more
everyday
seeing our black men kill each other and
no one caring because we are our own
worse enemy So do black lives matter to
me Yes I just wish they really matterred
to the majority of us in the situations we
need them to matter most So in order
for me to be with the movement it cant
continue to pick and choose or be
hypocritical As youknow im law
enforcement and those same lives I care
about dont embrace me If I was taken
out by another black man at work
tomorrow I gurantee thered be more
blacks fighting for his freedom trying to
justify his actions rather than saying my
life mattered as well So again black lives
do matter to me just as all lives matter
but do I matter to black lives Or did i
give that up with my profession
I speak not for myself but for those without voice those who
have fought for their rights their right to live in peace their
right to be treated with dignity their right to equality of
opportunity their right to be educated
-Malala Yousafzai
PAGE 26 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
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THE TRUTH ABOUTBLACKLIVESMATTER
BY TAKARA I SBY
As a culture we spend too much time seekin the
approval of those around us Whether you are of a
different race or of the same there is no reason to
put one another down Everyone will have their own
advantages and disadvantages but the purpose of a
race or a culture is to create leverage for one
another When you work as a team you get much
more accomplished As our country has predicated
together we stand but divided we fall is one of the
oldest sayings in history There is no research
scripture or ritual that could suggest anything more
than the simplicity of understanding OUR LIVES
MATTER Our lives matter not only to you but to
ourselves and that should be for any culture
The truth about the blacklivesmatter movement is
that for once in our culture we have found
something positive to be united on We must first
remember that often times others will treat our
culture as we treat our culture In that regard we
have to stop causing self-infliction on the African
American culture and stick together Am I saying
that we are the only ones that matter No Nor am I
saying that what has happened in the media is not
the reality of today however we have to stop killing
stealing and stripping the trust from one another
before anyone else can fully respect this movement
or what we stand for Again together we stand yet
divided we will continue to fall until weve had
enough
To those who are reading know your worth Build up
your brother amp your sister have faith trust amp believe
in yourself because in order to change this nation
under God we must start with the person we see in
the mirrorOURSELVES
The truth about the movement is that there is
no true or false
PAGE 27 INTERVIEWBLACKLIVESMATTER
Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
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016
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Nobody can give youFREEDOM Nobody cangive you EQUALITY or
JUSTICE or anything Ifyoure a MAN you take
it
Lemonade
Stan
d 2016
| page
28
-Malcolm X
p 28
XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
PROPHESSOR X
Untitled
page 30wwwisbywritesorg
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016
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XPROPHESSOR
wwwisbywritesorgLemonade Stand
xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
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xImagine a boy hurt by those who suppose to love you
mostCause they know this world is made to BREAK little
Black Boys Preparing him for the task of upholding the world Alas the time has come to show them what that little
Black Boy has becomeCause the world is mine and I canrsquot allow it to slip
My grip must stay firm as I grasp for dear lifeDangling over an ocean of vanity a cliff named sanity
Viewing pain as love and joy as sorrowGotta pull myself up of there wonrsquot be a tomorrow
Amongst Crowds I was alone quiet Feeling UnheardSo I learned to watch my words
Depression Addition just a few of my devilsListened to Meek tell me its levels
Of shit I gotta go through just to fertilize my mindIn due time the harvest will be all mine
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