Southern Eccentrik
Chandra Kamaria
“….But I Live in This City, Though….”
When you’re an artist of some kind, oftentimes, when residing in a city other than Los Angeles or New York City, you’re told that you have to leave in order to succeed. You’ll hear several individuals using their positions as supportive friends and colleagues to point out the plethora of resources and opportunities in other … Continue reading
Too Black, Too Strong…
While in high school, I was in the Air Force Junior ROTC program with the intention of enlisting in the Air Force or the Navy after graduation. The Navy was part of the choice because my boyfriend, at the time, was riding the high seas aboard the USS Detroit and I wanted to be a … Continue reading
Faking Orgasms
It’s a metaphor, but I made you look, didn’t I? This post is about art and living as an artist, I promise. Just follow me here. Creative energy is at the heart of both coital activity and artistic expression. Let’s make the connection here. When using creative energy to engage in sexual activity, humans can … Continue reading
Short Story: Cocoa Butter
Note: This short story will be moved to another one of my websites, The Womanhood Chronicles, once I am done with updating it. The website will feature the creative writings of myself and other women writers. Meanwhile, enjoy this short story that was originally written in 2001, however, I’ve revamped it. COCOA BUTTER Ms. Uptown … Continue reading
Southern Eccentrik Podcast: Episode 1 — Advantages of Approaching Men
SE Podcast: Episode 1– Advantages of Approaching Men In an effort to expand the offerings of this blog, I’ve decided to start a podcast! YAY ME! Ok, the blog will still have mainly written posts, however, from time to time, I’ll do a podcast episode. For my first episode, I decided to do something that’s … Continue reading
Hip Hop & the Grown Woman
Both Hip Hop & I have come a long way since 1982 when it blessed my life. It is a worldwide game-changer, while I owe much of my cultural, artistic, & personal development to its influence. As I get ready to round out this 3rd decade of living, I can honestly say that I’m just … Continue reading
Letting Art Imitate Life….
So, here I am, deep into the draft for my next stageplay, Honey’s Kitchen. I’m constantly developing the story, the characters, and envisioning the set. Then, one day in February, a tragic event stopped my creation process dead in its tracks. I came across a headline about an unarmed teenager murdered by, of all things, … Continue reading
20 Books That Every Black Woman Should Own
This is not an exhaustive list and surely, there can be many more added, however, here are twenty of the most essential books by Black women writers that every Black woman should own, according to me….and I ain’t no junk, ya dig? 1. Their Eyes Were Watching God — Zora Neale Hurston 2. Sula … Continue reading
A Perspective (and Rant) About Red Tails
By now, you’re fully aware that, Red Tails, George Lucas’ cinematic account of the Tuskegee Airmen opened in theaters across the country this weekend. Sitting in my cushiony seat at the Malco Paradiso theater on Saturday night, I thought about all of the hype before the film; the barrage of posts on my FB newsfeed … Continue reading
A Word About Amber Cole
So, I went to dinner with three friends this past Friday night. We were sitting at a hibachi table with a brotha and his daughter and son. Before they left, we found out that it was the young girl’s birthday and that she was turning fifteen. In the midst of dinnertime conversation, the subject of … Continue reading
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