Papa Jones

A composer of words orchestrating a symphony of language.
Writer. Conceptual Artist. Educator. Husband. Top 5 Air Guitarist.

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"If you sacrifice your art because of some woman, or some man, or for some color, or for some wealth, you can't be trusted."-
#MilesDavis

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I know John Legend is in the crowd vexed right now that John Batise took his role as White America's favorite award show negroe.

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Sunday at the Orchestra.
@philorch

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"If it wasn't for these pictures, they wouldn't see me at all."

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"Frank, you can be successful and have enemies, uh? Be unsuccessful, too, and even have friends."

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Yethello
Act I Scene II

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I still need to do some curating, but the score of "Yethello" is coming along thematically and sonically.

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🇫🇷🍷🖤

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As an educator, I learned that to teach at a school where the administration is supportive of your visions truly dictates how well one can do their job and do so effectively.
I'm blessed that I can conjure a lesson and see it come to fruition with full support and admiration.

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Day 1 production of
"Yethello"
(A modern interpretation of Othello)
by Ryan Jones
Rough Draft vibes, but we'll get there before Q2 ends.

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Not only is he a stud on the field, but the classroom as well. An honorable young man who I have the pleasure to teach.

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Imhotep’s Zahir Mathis and St. Joe’s Prep’s Samaj Jones are cousins and highly touted football recruits who were greatly influenced by their grandmother, Rhonda Hall-Norris. https://t.co/BH2OaoSdqm

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Imhotep’s Zahir Mathis and St. Joe’s Prep’s Samaj Jones are cousins and highly touted football recruits who were greatly influenced by their grandmother, Rhonda Hall-Norris. https://t.co/BH2OaoSdqm

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Stevie Wonder x They Won't Go When I Go

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Paprika is white people's hot sauce.
... yeah, I said it.
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I'm still debating whether or not I should pull up to see Earl & The Alchemist tonight. I'm on Thanksgiving break, and I don't have to deal with these damn kids... but this rain, man.

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Spike Lee: 'Creative Sources'
@brooklynmuseum

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Today, we started Othello.
I conducted an overview of the plot by employing elements of a paper I wrote in undergrad, in which I analyzed the historical significance of Othello and what it means to be "othered" through the lens of the Black experience.

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(I was cookin'!)
The eyes began to widen as I illustrated the parallels.
A text/writer they were all fearful of has now become more approachable and relatable.