Innerviews with Theru

I want to live true. expressively, without inhibitions. I want to be free. Spontaneous. Without hesitation. Moving from the center, compelled only by love I want to be strong, enough to be vulnerable Bare all on my sleeve, feel everything raw. Experience everything Like it was the first time. Feel the burning sun and the gentle rain, Play on naked skin. Dance the soft earth With bare feet. Run the night when the moon is full. Laugh deep with wild flowers, Sail on sunbeams like a butterfly, forever !

"… Young, gifted and black How I long to know the truth There are times when I look back And I am haunted by my youth Oh but my joy of today Is that we can all be proud to say To be young, gifted and black Is where it's at"  -  Nina Simone  I find within the lyrics of this song the feel and expressive definition of the nu Africa and it's self celebration within the world today. 21st century Africa has captured the imagination of the world. The continent that was once regarded by imperial Europe as dark and mysterious,  invoking both dread and fascination barely a century ago, is now the illuminating spark, firing up the flames of a new renaissance. This largest of continents has come of age and with youthful exuberance is taking firm control in the telling of its story. in the process redefining not only her identity but the entire spectrum of global culture. Indeed, young, gifted and black is where it's at ! The Zeitgeist pulsates to the rhythms of t