Recently, I was invited by earthSista KireiNa to check out her performance, along with others, at an Atlanta showing of the Vagina Monologues. I knew little about the show. I’d seen it promoted before and knew of the press it had received in the past due to celebrity participation. I also knew it to be a a production in the form of a testimonial format. And I’d come to think of it as ‘a show by women for women.’ I did not know that the productions of the show were held for charitable purposes and that every woman that asked to be part of a the show had to be given a role....

Jade is a serious athlete and a college junior who deals with her problems by running from them….literally. Hey everybody. Solangel here and I bet you didn’t know that I was an aspiring filmmaker. I am a part of a startup production group at Georgia State University and we call ourselves Good Robot. Recently, I co-directed, wrote and cast our second project, “See Jade Run.” I cast earthSista Kirei Na as the star, Jade. And we had a really great time producing this experimental little drama. We did this for the Campus MovieFest, The World’s Largest Student Film Festival...

The Evolution of SHE continues to exist through my presence in the garden.  As seeds are planted and our garden is cultivated, I am constantly asked what it means to be an earthSista.  In essence we are all unique, which is the heart of our movement.  Therefore, I can only express what an earthSista is to SHE.  Hopefully many of you can identify with my words or create your own identity within the Garden. An earthSista is rare and raw. She embraces her true beauty within, by boldly accepting and personifying her natural essence through her presence. She has a sexy, sultry voice like earthSista Moess...

The idea was a vision of Kirei Na’s; a dancer’s movements through nature. Expressions of grace & poise, physical creativity & celebration were to be captured. The very concept humbled me and I feared I would not do it justice. I guess that happens sometimes; someone comes to you with a vision they want to make happen and they are trusting you bring it to life and you are afraid you might let them down. But there I was with nature and Kirei Na before me; beauty and Beautiful. I forgot, for a moment, that I wasn’t making this alone. It happens sometimes. ...

by Vincent Early in the summer, Kirei Na wrote a feature on RepJA’s fashions here in the Project. It was a very hot day and yet it didn’t seem to matter. It was an absolutely fun shoot. Jewelry and crochet fashion designer Tara Baker was on set with her video camera, capturing the Behind-The-Scenes. RepJA is known for its use of Caribbean and American influences to create edgy styles that are the trendsetting fashions in dancehall and American culture. Their distinct creations are affordable and readily available online. RepJA, which began as an a unique dancehall clothing line, has...

photo credit Devin Dehaven earthSista Kirei Na calls Leela James’ Music one of her favorites. It was on James’ debut album, entitled A Change Is Gonna Come, that was released on ‘05. In the lyrics to the album’s lead single, “Music”, James laments the current state of contemporary popular music. She condemns the glorification of materialism and misogyny that has often been attributed to the lyrical content of contemporary R&B and hip hop songs while pleading for the return of the artistry, dedication, and sincerity displayed by musicians of earlier decades....

by earthSista Kire Na RepJA could not have chosen a better set of models. The ladies and gentlemen of Pangea’s Garden were up early that Sunday morning in June to grace the internationally expressed fashions of RepJA! This vibrant and colorfully cultivated and edgy clothing line blends into its style the language, music, and dances of Jamaica with an American twist.  The models were up for the task of showcasing the Pangea’s Garden natural essence, while accentuating RepJA’s Caribbean flair in fashion. RepJA is young, hip, and up-to-date, yet speaks to the tastes of fashion lovers. Spanning...

Mid-afternoon seemed the perfect time for  a good book. This was Kirei Na’s thought when she received a very interesting instant message on my laptop. It was haunting, provocative with a touch of humor. It was an intimate tease sent over miles wire and broadcast airwaves and it captured her imagination. Feeling a little naughty herself, this seemed like the perfect opportunity for a little passionate self-expression, as well as a chance to please the mysterious someone she cared for. So, with a moment of gleeful thought, Kirei went into action. Bathed in sunlight, diffused by the wispy sheer...

And the story continues…. “Pangaea’s Garden is the sanctuary for striking images that pay homage to the exotic beauty of that Earth Sista that was always close to home. This is a place for the art, images and culture that capture the sensuous harmony of the earthbound soul. The works featured here can be created by anyone who has an appreciation for the aesthetic. Feel free to join us in cultivating the garden. Lets help the project to grow.” That was the our statement in the beginning. On the blog on blogspot. It started with a story about woman who thought the brothers were...

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 ...