Pressin' & Pushin'

Official Blog of Hamza Makonnen

What is a Community Baby Momma???

This term denotes a woman with at least 3 baby fathers.  Informal observations from the stoop, the barbershop, and the laundromat have shown, most, if not all of the children were born out of wedlock. 

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A Letter to the 60 Second Microwavable Social Activists

Dear 60 Second Microwavable Social Activists,

Peace.  I know Basketball Housewives returns from the commercial break shortly, so I’ll be very brief. 

 In light of recent events going on around the country, more specifically the tragic death of young Trayvon Martin, I see that you’ve pressed the 1 minute, quick cook button on your activism activator.  

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A Letter to My Old Hood

Dear Hood I Left Behind,

Peace.  What’s been good?  I pray that is well with you and, in fact, I’m hearing you’re doing quite well.  Even though I left you some time ago, I’ve heard from Ra, D-Rock, Haa, El and ‘em that you’ve done a complete 180.  They’ve told me you  are no longer the grimy “Do or Die” Bed-Stuy and you’re on some hipster stuff now.  Is that so? Well I guess ‘Pac said it best,

“I aint mad at’cha.”

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Gangsta!!!

Gangsta!!!

The Saudi sky at sunset.

The Saudi sky at sunset.

Pressin’ & Pushin’ Update

Peace Tumblrs,

I hope all is well with everyone out there.  I’d like apologize for the drastic dip in my entries/tumblr activity.  I’ve been submersing my in my studies as well as tending to family.  A man must be a man.  However, a man must also followthrough and finish with what he starts.  With that said, look out for more installments of “Live from Saudi Arabia” as well as the next few scenes of “The N Word”.  

I wanna thank everyone for the positive feedback and encouragement.  It means a lot to me.  So, until next time……keep pressin’ and pushin’

Hamza Makonnen

Looking at my daughter…Her eyes are active. She’s a thinker. Mashaallah

الصبر صديق جميل.

The reason I haven’t been writing as much of late.

The reason I haven’t been writing as much of late.