Merci McKinley: Making Black History with #MeToo Anthem – Silent For Too Long Posted on February 16, 2018July 6, 2019 By Dangerous Lee Photos by Renee Tutt Wilhite from RM Photography. Lawd Have Merci on Langston Hughes and Viola Davis I recognize that Black history is a constant journey of strength, resilience, and breaking down barriers. As a little girl, I was enthralled with expressing myself creatively. I distinctly remember the emotion I felt, as I read the literary works of poet and social activist Langston Hughes. His poem entitled “Harlem” resonated with me because of the question he proposed. Little did I know, the question of what happens to a dream deferred would awaken a torch within myself. In hindsight, the essence of this torch allowed me to understand the age-old adage of “the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.” Fast forward many years later, I was taken aback by actress Viola Davis’s speech upon accepting her Oscar. During her speech, she referenced “There’s one place that all the people with the greatest potential are gathered — one place, and that’s the graveyard.” In return, given both Langston Hughes and Viola Davis affect upon myself, I am utilizing my creative expression and voice to make Black History in 2018. I humbly accept the torch Langston Hughes passed, and became a poet, lyricist, author, inspirational speaker and activist. Merci Mckinley Gives the #MeToo Movement a Song In 2018, I am going to utilize the talents bestowed upon myself to motivate others to live life with resilience, perseverance and self-esteem. I have already started by writing and releasing the Anthem Silent for Too Long which calls for an inclusive support of the #MeToo Movement, and not exclude the minorities. In addition, while it is not solely to advance Black people, I have aligned myself with the political arena to advocate and influence change for the Veteran Community. Since 2017, I have been actively working on releasing products that promote building positive image and evoke change. However, in 2018, I am going to push myself even further by writing and releasing singles that promote the importance of voting, and building self-esteem. My only quest is to leave a profound mark on the world and to propel others to keep going forward in spite of obstacles, and resistance. For myself, that is what Black history is all about. About Author Dangerous Lee administrator Content Creator and Everythang in Chief of Dangerous Lee Publishing. See author's posts Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)MoreClick to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Related Black History Month #BlackGirlMagic#BlackGirlsRock#metooBlack girlsBlack History MonthBlack WomenLangston HughesMerci MckinleySilent For Too LongViola Davis
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