1/31/2008

EbonyKing




The Ebony King came roaring into this life
Uncompromising wit in both calm and strife
No longer doubtful that love might come
What's left is a companion when the sun has gone
Beautiful, garish, proud and strong
Relentlessly nourishing all the day long
Giving up on the call to hibernate
Days pass quickly in the presence of the great




These guys are the best! These two residents of hauswerx are fitness models and are just beginning what should be busy futures in the feild. Belief in each one's unique beauty and style is the mantra at hauswerx. Maximus is a New Yorker, personal trainer, body builder and dancer. He is articulate and will go far on his powerful determination. Ebonyking is from the UK. He is at present a 9-5er, body builder, personal trainer, and is a true artist at heart. hauswerx wishes them only the best and will work towards that. If you'd like to contact Maximus or Ebonyking you may do so at this site.

The questions that we are still filled with are some of the same ones I've tried to find answers for all my life. Among them-"how does a modern black man get ahead in today's world?"

As February is upon us it a good time to review from whince we came. This will be the subject of the next few postings. An honest attempt at surveying the portrayals of black men in America since the time of slavery.