Peace!
It seems as if death under 25 is a cultural norm for black and brown people in this country. I always see rest in peace signs, t-shirts and trees filled with teddy bears and flowers, throughout inner-city and rural neighborhoods. Just recently, a girl (Latasha Norman) who I attended school with was found dead in a wooded area, slaughtered by her ex-boyfriend. The NFL football player was found murked, Manny Fresh's sister is gone and the world doesn't stop.
I saw all the fans of The Washington Redskins, cry, paint their faces and rock the number "21," and the "R.I.P." acronym was written across peoples faces...
I watched Tupac's Resurrection last night and the same thing ran across my mind- R.I.P.
I think its important for people to understand the importance of living and taking advantage of every moment. Let's live in PEACE and live everyday like it's the last. It's so easy for people to say REST iN PEACE. I think it's important for us not to forget the opportunity of living. These days are becoming shorter and shorter and it has nothing to do with whether you did something bad or not-people are getting raped, slaughtered, set-up, popped, ran over and all kinds of shit. Like the Eminem track, "You only get one shot." DO NOT miss your chance to blow. Hold every second like it's your last.
Shout out to all the friends and families that lost people this year and stay focused, fresh and free. It's the only way to go. BTW, let's LIVE IN PEACE, to avoid so many people resting in it. LETS enjoy our FREEDOMS. PEACE!

QUEENS, NYC SUMMER 2007
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