Kirei Na means beautiful in Japanese. And like the EarthSista that bears the name, it is poignant and graceful. And, to meet her, you would think she is quiet but she is not. Kirei Na is quite open once she lets you in and very warm. I discovered this long before we did the shoot for 20 Questions. But what I didn’t realize is how moved I would be by her answers… In her responses she is intelligent, frank, provocative and nurturing. You can read all of it at PangeasGarden.com in 20 Questions with Kirei Na. And check out her intimate pictorial set with Hershey in “The Dance”. -Vincent ...

Kirei Na means beautiful in Japanese. And like the EarthSista that bears the name, the word is poignant and graceful. And you would think she is quiet but she is not. Kirei Na is quite open once she lets you in and very warm. She is, also, a woman who (almost inadvertently) owns a room when she walks in. She is tiny but statuesque. Almost regal in her stance you’d never assume she was shy; reserved, maybe. Kirei Na exhibits a humble grace and a down home spirit. And she seems to be as comfortable in a country setting as she would be in an urban landscape. Kirei Na embraces family and God as her...

By Raw Dawg Buffalo It is apparent for me that we have some serious problems in our community. I mean serious, for any time a young man walking home from school can be beaten to death, in day light, while folks watch and think nothing of it, and even video it without considering that said person may need help, or what they are watching is not right, is a true indication that something is amiss in our beliefs and world view. I have noticed that there is a difference in general behavior when I look and my parents, myself and the present generation. As a father with a 17 year old son, I am proud to...

I took these pics late one night after a shoot with my friend Kelechi. We collaborated on a shoot and afterwards he took a few shots of me. I was so tired. It was nearly midnight! He still managed to work his photoshop genius on some of them. All photos were taken by Kelechi Anusiem! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

So it seemed like the right time to relax a little and have our very first offline gathering… A bunch of us checking out the our creations on the web! Every time I meet with someone about the Project there’s never more than 4 people in room. Even though there have been so many who have expressed interests, provided provocative commentary, striking images and beautiful poetry, still we’ve always congregated in small groups here and there… Tamara Natalie Madden – Artist and Photographer Shay – A Potential EarthSista for the Garden Clockwise from...

Some older pics with model Sankan. She was doing her thing!:) Check out some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

I’ve spoken about the positive influence Naturally Leslie has had on the content of the Pangea’s Garden Project and I have mentioned her blog. I may not have mentioned how widely popular it is and the fact that Leslie is one of the GO-TO Personalities when it comes to natural hair and its techniques, styles and culture. She is also a popular columnist for the Coil Review. Her balance of serious insight and lightheartedness makes her pearls of wisdom valuable to all who are fortunate to partake. I told her that I would like to ask her few questions about herself. She provided me with...

Immortal Wisdom from Bob Marley “I do not try to be perfect and I know I’m far from it but before you go pointing fingers make sure your hands are clean” Walking and talking, you find out that Radiantz is a woman whose had her fair share of passion and pain. A talented and caring soul, she is not hard to know but not easy either. In the midst of the shoot, Radiantz opens up and as the day progresses the prickly young woman who can be short-tempered, becomes warm, exuberant and sharing. She talks about the changes in her life. Family, boyfriends and her history tell a story of a life...

On a Saturday at the Autumn Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta… ButtahFly, the Street Artist/Poet and Hershey the Dancer and I found a really cool door. And a moment. We captured it. -Vincent Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

captures on a bridge… This young poet, hip hop rapper and student is on that path of self discovery. She is on the bridge. Searching for truths in balance, responsibility and creativity, Keyona studies marketing during the day, makes money as a loctician when she can and spits verse to music when she’s free. Raised on the west side of Baltimore, she, now, attends college at ClarkAtlanta. Keyona is hardworking, innovative and creative. In her eyes you see her searching, doing what it takes to get to what’s next. Her future, though not sure, is filled to the brim with promise....