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@NifMuhammad

Poet. Writer. | Go Ahead In The Rain | The Crown Ain't Worth Much | They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us | Ohioan | He/Him.

Columbus, OH
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Joined December 2010
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    Jan 8

    Go Ahead In The Rain comes out very soon. I would like for you to have a copy. This book meant a lot to me and I hope it could mean something to you. Order here: or here: or:

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  2. 23 minutes ago

    I am thankful for the work put in by and look forward to contributing to whatever ways the work continues -- not just for Masonique, but for every member of this community impacted by systemic violence and inequality.

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  3. 59 minutes ago

    heartbroken and angry.

    BREAKING: Masonique Saunders reaches plea deal to avoid being tried as an adult. She pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
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  4. 3 hours ago

    "A local restaurant owner who twice offered to donate $4,000 to help pay down the debt was turned down both times, the AP reported. School officials said in a statement that all students must be treated equally" so wild to read that and then read...well...the rest of this story

    A Rhode Island school district will begin serving students who owe lunch money cold sandwiches rather than a hot meal.
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  5. 12 hours ago

    OK NATTIE

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  6. 12 hours ago

    Steph playing like Jimmer Fredette and the Warriors still leading comfortably

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  7. 19 hours ago

    Hey Columbus folks: I purchased 15 tickets to this earlier today. If you want to go and buying a ticket was a barrier, just come thru and give my name at the door. Teachers with interested students, community members, etc., please spread the word.

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  8. Retweeted
    May 6

    Now Booking FALL & WINTER 2019 season: poetry, workshops, keynotes, performances. Need cultural strategy & poetry at your event? Want to learn about & life? Maybe you just want poems about snacks & joy? Here we go:

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  9. 21 hours ago

    hello there . It's me, checking in as I do this time of year, with spring & summer starting to reach their hands towards each other. How are the strawberries looking out there in your lovely corner of Maine? Might any strawberry balsamic sorbet be made this season?

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  10. May 8

    but, a few bars later is the iconic "stick up kids is out to tax" line so it all evens out

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  11. May 8

    my favorite opening line in any rap song is maybe "Dizzy Gillespie plays the sax" because it is just confident and loud and wrong as hell

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  12. May 8

    same energy as those calls for writing submissions that are all we want WORK that will LITERALLY REACH into our CHESTS and free our BEATING HEARTS from the PRISON of OUR BODIES. Work that will SET FIRE to our CHILDHOOD HOMES, etc

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  13. May 8

    ok relax brad, it's just water

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    May 8

    Esmé Weijun Wang is an award winning author, Stanford graduate, and also suffers from a psychotic disorder. But instead of trying to hide her diagnosis, she's using it to help others.

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  15. May 8

    I absolutely loved this book.

    Happy pub day to EXILES OF EDEN by Ladan Osman!
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    May 8

    i have a new poem in ! Check it out here:

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  17. Retweeted
    May 7

    This is my new record. Shoes Beats. raps. Video is in post. Album drops 6.7 on is on the next single. Preorder now.

    ‘Big Shoes - From My Mouth To Gods Ears’ on
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    May 7

    I’m so happy to know that so many young people will discover this book because their teachers are ensuring it’s being brought into the classroom. What a dream.

    We’re thrilled to announce that WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH (out today!) by is a 2019-20 selection!
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  19. May 7

    a whole 3 goal first leg lead??? two years in a row???

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  20. May 7

    Barcelona choked????

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  21. May 7

    ..... ???????

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