Author: brotherdash

Brother Dash is an author, inspirational speaker, writer and poet. He is currently working on his debut novel The Donor. In addition to his novel Brother Dash has written dozens of articles on society, culture, the arts and religion. He has provided workshops and seminars on self-improvement and creative expression. He is an accomplished spoken word poet with three albums and well over 100 performances around the world on his resumé. He has written several articles on society, culture and religion. He is the proud father of 3 young women and resides in New Jersey, USA.

The Pain of Unrequited Love

Posted onDecember 18, 2011July 13, 20142 Comments

The Pain of Unrequited Love By Brother Dash It’s the tears that won’t fall The tears that reside not in the troughs of ocular divides but in the heart of a soul writhing in the pain of an undesired “this is what it is”. When did YOU become merely them? When do you cease to Read More …

How Did I Get Here?

Posted onSeptember 18, 2011August 9, 201410 Comments

WHO AM I AND HOW DID I GET HERE? Reflections From An American Muslim by Mustafa Davis Recently, my Facebook posts about my American Muslim identity have caused a slight uproar from certain people who have taken it upon themselves to inform me who I am and who I am allowed to be…. to inform Read More …

Ramadan Reminders with Usama Canon

Posted onAugust 29, 2011August 8, 2014Leave a comment

After the 2011 Pre-Ramadan Mountain Hike in New Jersey sponsored by NBIC Usama Canon sits with the participants for an

Brother Dash Movie Review of For Colored Girls

For Colored Girls Review: Or Black Men Behaving Badly…Again

Posted onJune 20, 2011August 6, 20144 Comments

For Colored Girls Review Or Black Men Behaving Badly…Again! So I recently watched For Colored Girls on DVD. Most of you reading this are aware that it is the screen adaptation of Ntozake Shangé’s 1975 choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf. Any African-American involved in the Arts knows Read More …