Since leaving home at the hem of Ambition, I welcome anything that reminds of Belize. Today, class started early, which means that my 530 alarm had to be moved to 430am This is enough time to complain about having to wake up this early, give thanks for life, have breakfast-toast and coffee, listen to IndiraContinue reading “Sensual Memories from Home”
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It’s Been Too Long
I want to begin to write again- about politics, art, culture, history- all these things entangled. Today is the first day since my last post in 2023, a year marked by extreme grief. Unbelievable and thought to be unbearable. I now live in Deutschland- I am here to study Peace and Conflict, having come fromContinue reading “It’s Been Too Long”
Plan # ProgresswithNoralez
It has been my pleasure to be a part of the history of the Commonwealth Youth Council Elections, a shinning example of youth participation and a pumping example of democracy. Here’s the story I hope to coauthor with you over the next two years! This is a manifesto built with you in mind, from grassrootsContinue reading “Plan # ProgresswithNoralez”
Words to a Blossom
Head to the sun, Flower It’s spring, time to shine
9:57am The Little Rock
Sundays are still the same, the breeze still cool, the tea still warm. Radiance’s Songs, Sunday’s songs are still playing, dancing in the breeze with the backdrop of the parrots chatter. Hank Locklin’s, “please help me, I’m falling…” reminding me of the men I’ve loved. The man I love that lives in the land ofContinue reading “9:57am The Little Rock”
Criminalising Poverty: The High Cost of Security
..it is incumbent on us to explore the manifestations of systemic racism, classism, and sexism in Belize, and amplify the voices of the disadvantaged, rather than threaten them with brute force in response to their legitimate complaints of wanton police abuse…
Upside Down: Buju Banton in the Year of Clear Vision
On June 26th 2020, Buju Banton released his first album in a decade since his 2018 release from prison. “Upside Down” is indeed a conquering unveiling of 20 tracks for this artist who has never really left our consciousness. It features guest from across genres including Stefflon Don, John Legend, Pharrell and Stephen Marley. InContinue reading “Upside Down: Buju Banton in the Year of Clear Vision”
Against Police Brutality in Belize
Dear Belizeans, According to the Constitution of Belize, Section 4(2) it is legal for police to shoot unarmed people to protect property and prevent a non-violent crime. This could include, perhaps, your teenage son or daughter trying to escape arrest who has not otherwise broken any other law. The Constitution of Belize States:“A person shall not be regarded asContinue reading “Against Police Brutality in Belize”
Safe Spaces on the WWW.
So Ms. Rona…
Twenty Trinity: A Letter to DN
….I pay homage to that by my stalwart journey through paths less traveled through my maintenance of integrity, service, and humanity.
Musings by DN 