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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

Whisperings from the Conscience of an African in America

Ty Gray-EL

Breath of My Ancestors, LLC PO Box 1024

Laurel, MD * USA * 20725 Phone: 301-661-9407

www.breathofmyancestorsllc.com

For a Limited time only

Get both book & CD for $24.95

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Breath of My Ancestors is a cultural enrichment company paying homage to the African/Edenic people who were the torch-bearers of civilization. We respect the covenant and the commandment which states: Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be longer upon the earth-land which the Lord thy God hath given thee. We recognize that when we pay tribute to the spiritual, cultural and technical accomplishments of our forefathers and mothers throughout the African Diaspora, we stand on the shoulders of those who brought civilization to the world. We understand that a tree without a root can never bear fruit. We therefore connect ourselves back to the families of nations by honoring those who came before us.

Ty Gray-EL, CSMT is an author, poet and performance artist. He is the Chief Spiritual Officer of Breath of My Ancestors, LLC. He is also known as the Minister of Poetry. The Power of the Spoken Word is evident each time this IN-Spirational Story-Teller opens his mouth. He captures your imagination by weaving poetry, historical events and present-day facts into a bright celestial cloth that lift the air, enlighten your spirit and stir your soul.

Standing on the shoulders of our ancestors brave

no longer Negroes, no longer slaves

The Hurricane CD is 16 tracks of musical, soulful, poetic celebrations of our ancestors accomplishments..

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

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PRESS RELEASE

NEW MUSIC, NEW VOICE, NEW DAY! Queen Ayacodobae (I-YA-SUE-DO-BET) & her Earth Blessings Royal Court Orchestra are about to set sail with their new CD release, “Ancestors Calling” produced in Kingston, Jamaica. It’s new music with a new voice for a new day. As citizens across the world dream of a cleaner, greener, more peaceful environment, Queen responds to globalization and focuses on solutions. She says, “Ancestors are calling us to purify, put an end to wars and consciously clean up our environment to make a brighter future for ourselves and our children.” Her lyrics speak to universal love. Queen passionately states, “It is the lack of love and appreciation for Mother Earth that is causing unnecessary wars between man and nature.”

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Queen has mystified audiences in London, England; Beijing and Hong Kong, China; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rome, Italy; Jamaica, West Indies and the US. She recently made a triumphant appearance at the adornment London Expo in Battersea Park, where she rendered a combination of African opera and exotic bird calls from her new CD. As a result, Queen was given a live interview on London radio featuring songs from her new CD, “Ancestors Calling”. She wrote, composed and collaborated to bring love to life with songs like the title tune, “Ancestors Calling”, “Don’t Stop the Reggae” and “Love Yourself Some More”. Her lyrics possess a magic that soothes the soul and ignites the spirit. On “Don’t You Want To Live” she croons, “Living is giving…if you know what I mean” and on “Ancestors Calling”, she belts “Screams from the Ocean floors saying, ‘we can’t take no more wars’ ”. On “Don’t Stop the Reggae”, she sings “Music that is good for your soul, music gives you self control. Music is so divine…Music that brings out the best in you. Music that is real and true. Reggae music takes over your mind…Don’t Stop the Reggae”. While encouraging moral integrity and respect Queen’s lyrics and musical entourage set sail to empower, uplift and penetrate the hearts of people in Jamaica and throughout the world. Queen Ayacodobae and her Earth Blessings Royal Court Orchestra will cruise the globe bringing wave upon wave of rock, funk, hip hop, reggae, jazz and opera. After all music is the universal language and this new CD speaks the language that we all understand - Peace, Love and Harmony. In addition to her band members in Chicago, Illinois, Queen Ayacodobae has recruited star Jamaican musicians including saxophonist Dean Fraser, acoustic guitarist Winston “Bo Peep” Bowen, lead guitarist Louis “Farmer” Christie, bassist Danny “Axeman” Thompson, drummers Kirk Bennett, Demar Gayle and Anthony Watson. Ervin “Alla” Lloyd and Carol “Bowie” McLaughlin are on keyboards. This unstoppable combination is a true tour de force. So we invite you to get aboard the ship and explore the undeniable audible pleasure of Queen Ayacodobae and her Earth Blessings Royal Court Orchestra’s dynamic new release, “Ancestors Calling”, A true evolution of Love in its highest form. To sample CD and hear live radio interview in UK, visit www.myspace.com/queenayacodobae2 and www.queenayacodobae.com/inside_pages/Media/media.htm. NEW MUSIC, NEW VOICE, NEW DAY!

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

Shareka Was A Champ! © By Messiah Ramkissoon

Shareka Was a Champ in the ring

I mean , Shareka was a champ in the ring! You know, the type to hit the target every time she would swing

Ain’t no shame in my game is the song she would sing Doing her thing, so enormous of a crowd she would bring

I mean Shareka Was A Champ, she walked with the crown

Chest high, dressed to impress, Miss talk of the town In the ring she was most raw, on and off with the gloves

She made big dough knocking out the biggest ballers and thugs Never falling in love, she played the sport with a cold heart

Never mixing business with emotion she was so smart

So smart, I used to wonder why she never chose college She would reply, I’ve got a gift and its bringing me dollars

I mean, “what could I say?” Shareka truly got paid And whoever stepped in her ring, they truly got laid

Because Shareka Was A Champ; many were scared to fight her And she was bad, not even Tyson would dare to bite her

Intimidating grown men, she was known to be lethal Only twenty but her skills pushed her up as an equal

Because Shareka Was A Champ Ya’ll Knocking out many, “How many”, I can’t call

Let me see… Joey, Tony Mike, his Paul Like I said, too many to count

To make it complete, she would knock out any amount

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Once the money was right, honey would fight Because Shareka was a Champ, you know, the confident type

Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee Oh No! Shareka thought she was Ms. Ali

“Me getting knocked out?” Please, safe I be” Until she fought the heavyweight, Mr. HIV

Shareka Was A Champ Ya’ll

Shareka Was A Champ, BIG pimping Never thought she would end up with that HIV symptom

Shareka Was A Champ, now with that being said What is the champ if the champion’s dead?

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

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QUEEN’S BIO

QUEEN AYACODOBAE RAMKISSOON is the Executive Director/Founder of Earth Blessings, Inc. and Head of Pedagogy. QUEEN is also an educational consultant, speaker, philanthropist, actress, teacher, composer, dancer, poetess, artist, nutritionist, musician, wife and mother. She is an international traveler who specializes in cultural, educational, vocational awareness programs with emphasis on youth and the physically challenged. She conducts seminars for community groups, government agencies, corporations, colleges, and universities, within the United States and abroad. Musician QUEEN has performed solo and with EARTH BLESSINGS ROYAL COURT ORCHESTRA at many venues, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Breakfast Television in Toronto, Canada, DuSable Museum in Chicago, IL, Weekendz Nightclub in Jamaica, and Southeastern University in Washington, DC. She has also performed at the New World Hong Kong International Hotel for the Hong Kong Independence Celebration and participated in the 3rd Annual Music Conference in Beijing, China. Her unique stand-up comedy routine, “The Penis Dialogue”, was debuted at Dublin’s on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. Speaker In her quest for peace and justice, QUEEN has addressed various leaders and organizations such as the United States Naval Academy, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Institute of Human Virology - AIDS Administration, Seaman & Waterfront Workers Trade Union in Trinidad, West Indies, and the Spanish Reef Hotel in Cayman Islands. QUEEN AYACODOBAE conducts the following educational and informational awareness workshops:

• Operation Bootstraps – Academic Remotivational Training for Exceptional Youth

• Parents Unified For Children’s Sake • Love Yourself Some More • Plant The Seed, Don’t Eat It • Holistic Healing and Family Lifestyles • Tone Therapy • Be Your Own Boss • How To Stop Violence In The Workplace • Upward Mobility For Everybody and Everybody’s Child

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Radio Personality QUEEN produced and hosted the Holistic Sexual Healing and Family Lifestyles Radio Show. The one-hour show, which aired every week during drive-time weekday on WYRE AM in Annapolis, MD for 13 months, sought to promote vibrant health in the home, school and community. QUEEN, her sons, Darius Stanton and Messiah Ramkissoon, and Music Producer Richard L. Foster, provided music, information and resources using comedy and poetry to help maintain good mental, physical and spiritual hygiene. Entrepreneur QUEEN founded Earth Blessings, Inc. in which she develops extensive training packages for Instructional technology such as Self empowerment/Self reliance, holistic healing, and effective parenting techniques. She has created and implemented programs such as the Three-Way Handshake© and Upward Mobility for Everybody and Everybody’s Child©. Philanthropist QUEEN has helped thousands of people learn more about their mind and bodies. Her relentless dedication to our community has transcended into the programs, curriculum, music and poetry she presents. She has designed and implemented many academic programs geared to youth, youth incentives, elderly care methods and standards, help the homeless projects and health, educational and cultural awareness. Mother QUEEN’s commitment to her family has created a legacy any mother would be proud of. She home schooled both her sons. Her eldest son, Darius Stanton was featured in 1992 50th Anniversary Ebony Magazine as one of the 50 Leaders of Tomorrow. He currently serves as Regional Vice President for the Greater Washington Metropolitan Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and formerly Executive Director for Prince Georges County and some Washington, DC schools. Darius was previously the “Drug Czar” for the City of Annapolis, MD. Her youngest son, Messiah is a poet and three-time winner on Showtime at the Apollo for his spoken word performance in March 2005. He received the 1999 Emerging Leader Award from the National Institute for Caribbean Studies. His achievement as Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, advanced him to a spotlight on Oprah where his numerous accomplishments were celebrated and he was awarded a $25,000 scholarship from Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network. He graduated in May 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Public Relations from Howard University’s John H. Johnson School of Communications.

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

MESSIAH RAMKISSOON Son of Emmanuel Ramkissoon With adrenaline rushing through his veins and anxiety flowing through his heart, Messiah Ramkissoon stepped into the Apollo Theater, one of the toughest rings in America. The Apollo was geared up with an ancient Sandman, funny Monique and eager to boo, New Yorkers. But with the sword of his spoken word, Messiah was

prepared, he cut through the hearts of more than 2,400 people with ease. On Feb. 26, and 27, Messiah beat his competitors and walked away with the first place crown not once but three times. Messiah made it all the way to the final championships, and in the end placed second out of 10,000 contestants. Messiah is a senior public relations major, born and raised in Trinidad, until moving to Annapolis, Maryland at age 11. Messiah has been writing since he was four and says that this has always been one of his passions. Hip-hop was his foundation and his first introduction to poetry.

I started out rapping, but I slowed down because it got over saturated. I felt like everyone was doing it, too many who were over-consumed with materialistic things,” he said. “I want to institute change through my art. It’s not about flashiness or money.” from The Hilltop Online—by Maxine Moffett 3/4/05

LIVING PROOF,

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DARIUS STANTON Son of Leslie N. Stanton He is a true leader in our community. Darius has demonstrated his commitment to the youth of our community and the nation by developing and implementing various programs that create a healthier environment. To speak to Darius’s success, he has been very instrumental in securing eight acres of property from National Parks and Planning to build a new Boys and Girls Clubs facility in Germantown, Maryland. In addition, he has also raised $1.2 million in county, state and private funding.

Darius was a nationally certified trainer for the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as a consultant with MACRO and Circle Solutions. He conveys a powerful and spiritually charged message for which he has become known by all as “Mr. Peace and Love.”

Currently, He is the Regional Vice President for the Greater Washiongton metropolitan

Police Boys and girls Clubs.. In addition, he travels the U.S. producing talent shows, implementing community family empowerment programs, and conducts seminars for teenagers

on varirious topics which include HIV/AIDS awareness training, Controlled Dangerous Substance Abuse and Prevention, Self-Esteem and Motivation, and Responsibilities for Young Fathers.

FAMILY WORKS

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

QUEEN IS SPECIAL GUEST

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ADOURNMENT LONDON, UK 2007

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

Butlers Waterfront

409 Chester Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403

410-280-9232 Www.butlerswaterfront.com

[email protected]

Private, Waterfront Elegance Rental Property and Marina in Historic City of Annapolis

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Dock your boat in one of our deepwater slips, then come inside and relax.

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RUSH THE REVOLUTION BY: QUEEN AYACODOBAE YOU YOU YOU YOU, YOU YOU YOU YOU YOU, Rush the Revolution, You’ve got the Power, YOU YOU YOU YOU, YOU YOU YOU YOU YOU RUSH THE REVOLUTION, YOU’VE GOT THE POWER, You’ve got the Power, It’s deep inside of you Minutes pass by the hour, but there's still more work to do Your baby's lonely, Your woman’s hungry too, You working every day and night and they steadily making a fool of you, People are talking, talking loud and clear, Saying all kinds of things about the government for everybody to hear, Saying, nobody wants to learn, everybody wants to play Nobody’s taking children serious, we’re losing them everyday... Things are not the way they used to be before, Slaverish ways can't work no more People come together from shore to shore and Rush the Revolution, Rush the Revolution, Jah watching you! Rush the Revolution, Jah watching me too, Rush the Revolution, Jah watching you, Rush the Revolution! It’s time for all of us, To take a stand, Go back to nature, Put your hands in the land, We’ve get the power to make that change, Stand up for truth and justice, stop playing their games Our babies are starving, all our men in jail, Paying so much taxes, while public health fails. Nothing is the some as it used to be no more You can’t use those slaverish ways like you did before, People come together from shore to shore, and Rush the Revolution,

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Rush the Revolution, Rush the Revolution, Jah watching you! Rush the Revolution, Jah watching me too, Rush the Revolution, Jah watching you, Rush the Revolution! Yes a natural mystic is in the air. There's no sign of justice anywhere! Sex, crime and drugs, rule society. Prayer and meditation, look like they gone out to sea Wake up rude women and men you gone too far. There's no such thing as revolution when you layin' at the bar Must our leaders die over again? Must Bob Marley’s music die in Vain? Rush the Revolution, Jah watching you! Rush the Revolution, Jah watching me too, Rush the Revolution, Jah watching you, Rush it, Rush It Rush It, Rush it, the Revolution

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NOBODY WANTS A CLEAN QUEEN By QUEEN AYACODOBAE December 23, 1998 Am I lying or is it just the way it seems, cause everywhere I go Nobody wants a CLEAN QUEEN… What makes a woman special, when you can give her a communicable disease? When you can run amuck and do anything to her you please? When you can devour her and shower her, make her cry and moan? When you can pretend and be with her girlfriend while you leave her home alone? What makes a woman special, when you can hold her smile in the palm of your hand? When you can easily convince her that you are unlike any other man? When her naiveté becomes anxiety and then depressed longevity? When you can visit who and where you please and tell her it's not for her to see? Am I lying or is the way it seems? Everywhere I go nobody wants a CLEAN QUEEN… What makes a woman important to you, when you see you have a chance? To deceive her, make believe to her and use psychology for romance? When you can fatten her belly, see it swelling and run off never to return? If this is what makes a woman special, then boy I've got a lot to learn. I thought being loyal, devoted; being true was the norm. Keeping her clean and pure and cultivating her heavenly form. I thought that being honest and bright and making a home unique, With flowers and the smell of good food, clean rooms and bedsheets. I thought being special in a woman was being radiant with love, But I've learned today, a special woman is not what people are thinking of. Am I lying or is it just the way it seems? Everywhere I go, nobody wants a CLEAN QUEEN…

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Because I see a cultural life as the true life of God, pure and Divine. Gives a number of people the dumb conclusion that I have lost my mind. Wanting to wear clothes that cover me almost from my head to my toe, Wanting to keep a pretty smile on my face and God on my tongue everywhere I go. Only going out to meet the Sun, or uphold my responsibilities until they are done. Treasuring things like birds singing, flowers blooming, butterflies, wildlife, rain and stars. Loving the jungle, mountains, rain forest, waterfalls and hiking no matter how far. Wanting to feed every hungry child, to bring a smile to every sad face, and to every old person some cheer. Wanting to see Justice for all people and work harder to achieve this every year. Am I lying or is it just the way it seems? Everywhere I go, nobody wants a CLEAN QUEEN… Looking after the underdog, that's what they call people who they say don't fit, Into the normal cycle of life's circle of society, the ones they force to quit. Me wanting to share a song, a poem or some words of wisdom and kindness as such, They, the so-called religious people, religious especially, said that was a bit too much. Wanting to clean someone's home, who could do it themselves but maybe they were just tired. Seemed to me the better job and I liked to, unlike working just to get fired. Wanting to be respected for loving my heritage, my ancestor's ways, principals and the like, Wanting their languages, their traditions and their God, and wanting this with all my might. Am I lying or is it just the way it seems? Everywhere I go, nobody wants a CLEAN QUEEN…

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Not wearing false eyelashes, or false hair, or false painted nails, or makeup or having a false attitude. I didn't want silicone breasts, I want what I was born with and to show my gratitude. All of these things all my life set me apart from friends, men and women too. Oh they said they loved me, but with me, they really didn't know what to do. I spoke out on what I believed in or what I was against and I didn't care if I lost my space. I didn't have to wait 'til dark or behind their back, I spoke directly to their face. And I don't think that I'm better than anyone, it's hard for me, do you really know what I mean? It's like I'm all-alone in this world because everywhere I go, nobody really wants a CLEAN QUEEN… Am I looking funny in my dress? I've tried all I could to dress my best. It's funny the way you look at my chest, Is it because I ain't got no silicone breast? Well, what's life done come to When a girl can't just be herself? Everyday she goes running home to Her mirror looking up from right to left. It's on television, advertised as plain as day. It's in every magazine, on every bookshelf as you pass their way. Some girls get them at sixteen, others at thirty-five. But I betcha I won't have any false breast unless you put them on after I die. And what about the newborn baby, Born beautiful and fit. What you gonna tell em', "Mama loves you and I've got breasts but no real tits." Some are leaking and smelling Some are hurting until they rot, But they never had the problems develop like the new ones you just got. 24D - 36E - 42F in the shade. I heard one man say, "They are hard as can be", and another man said, "They cut like razor blades." Am I lying or is it just the way it seems? Everywhere I go, nobody wants a CLEAN QUEEN.

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THE MANY FACES OF QUEEN AYACODOBAE

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Love Yourself Some More Music, Lyrics and Arrangement By Queen Ayacodobae

Its nobody’s fault but yours, You’re either in or out of doors

And the feeling that you feel inside, is yours whether you’re red, yellow, black or white,

So Love yourself some more.

Don’t let your love slip out the door, Don’t let nobody mistake your love for yours,

Gone on and love yourself some more.

You wake up its either day or night. You’re doing one of two things they’re

either wrong or they’re right. And the color of your skin is very real,

So be careful how you let that color make you feel. And remember that situations and circumstances change,

But the color of your skin in going to remain the same,

You better, love yourself some more Don’t let your love slip out the door,

Don’t let nobody mistake your love for yours, Gone on and love yourself some more.

In this world you can do bad by yourself.

You really don’t need no help. So be good to your neighbor cause

you never know who you need. And when you start a job finish

Do your best to succeed

Simplicity is the spice of life, Almost always the simplest things come out right.

Pick and choose your friends very carefully, And don’t let nobody take from your family.

And remember situations and circumstances change, But the color of your skin is going to remain the same,

You better love yourself some more Don’t let your love slip out the door,

Don’t let nobody mistake your love for yours, Gone on and love yourself some more.

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Born To Build

Construction 2612 28th Street, NE

Washington, DC 20016 202-526-0262

[email protected] “People Working”

New Construction Rehab and Remodeling

Carpentry Masonry

Custom Design and Building

For an on-site estimate, call Owner:

Richard Foster at 202-309-9770

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THE SKY IS TELLING A STORY By: QUEEN AYACODOBAE December 4, 1990 The Sky is Telling a Story The Message Is Loud and Clear It's Colors Reign With Zillionance They speak out "The time is near!" Strengths of Orange Toppled with Blue Yellow and Gold covering the view Heralds of jewelous Pink in Array They Speak out "Today ---Today" Read Into The Clouds A Smoky Signal Fine Prints in Grays and Whites They Whisper sounds unlike any Jingles, They speak Out, "Tonight--Tonight!" It's Telling All who read its verses To Prepare for time close to come. They'll be no chance for rehearses And that time speaks to everyone. Not If but When you Read the Message Of Skies so Rare but True; Be Sure you are Obedient, Know that message speaks to You! No There's no chance of Misunderstanding, The Sky does not Talk to Confuse, It Only Speaks Out, "The Creator's Commanding" Now move Accordingly - Once you choose. Oh Hear Her, Hear Her, Calling Loud and Clear. Her colors Roaring, Some Far, Some Near! All who have the Will To Read Will Surely See, The Sky----Is Telling A Story! ---

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ANCESTORS CALLING - 2007

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QUEEN AYACODOBAE

Hi Oprah, I am sitting here watching your show as I do everyday, and I'm listening to you interview Chris Gardiner and Will Smith. This show is another confirmation for me that dreams do come true and the impossible is possible. Let me start at the beginning by telling you I have wanted to write to you since 1999 about my incredible best friend. Her name was Alfreda Carter and she had the biggest heart for helping people. There was a time that you were awarding people with large sums of money to assist them with their endeavors of helping others in need. I felt that Alfreda was deserving of this award because of her willingness to put other people’s needs ahead of her own needs. She made sure that they had, even if she didn't have herself. I procrastinated and never wrote the letter, and I believe that from the stress and worries from helping other people and taking their problems on her shoulders, she developed cancer and passed. Well, now I've got another chance and I dare not procrastinate. I don't want any more regrets in this area of my life. I have been blessed with a new friend and she also is incredible. Her name is Queen Ayacodobae. She is a female that has been blessed with many gifts and talents. She wears herself out trying her best to help others in need. I think Queen is an amazing person first of all because she raised two outstanding sons. She successfully schooled both of them at home. The oldest son, Darius, holds a high position with the Boys and Girls Club and the younger son, Messiah, is on the Deans’ list at Howard University in Washington, DC. Many people have heard by word of mouth of her natural remedies to help improve their health so her phone is bombarded all day everyday with calls from people needing her help. There have been times that I've called her and she is dead tired because she has stayed up all night pulling together and packaging herbs that will help her clients. Her latest venture is the production of her own CD. The CD is phenomenal. The message in the words is just mind boggling. What I find really amazing is my 87-year-old Mom that I take care of full time. Mom has advanced Alzheimer's and most of the time she is just gazing off in her own world. Mom is just like a baby, I prepare her food fresh because she was a vegetarian before she became ill so I don’t want to change her diet. I feed her, change her diapers, bathe her and do all the same things you would do for a child. This has been a real education for me.

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To the point --Queen's CD. This particular morning, I had the CD playing while I was feeding Mom and I noticed her head bobbing with the music. After I finished feeding Mom, I got her up to take her into the family room so she could sit on a more comfortable chair, but Mom wasn't coming with me she was holding onto the kitchen chair twisting her body and dancing to the music. My granddaughter came into the room and said “Wow, look at Great-Grandmommy!” This was simply amazing to see, this much life in her and she seemed to be enjoying herself. Queen’s CD has become the music of the house not only for my Mom but my grandchildren love the words. When we are in the car they ask if we can listen to the CD and they sing along with Queen (they know the words). Whenever I can't get Mom to move or eat or get up, I put the music on and the problem is eliminated (it’s something about the music). I have tried other music but I don’t have the same results. I think Queen and the CD need to be heard by the world. She has gifts and I believe she can help you as well as the world. I beg of you, please help her, she needs help. Sincerely, Phyllis Caldwell

Thanks so much for the CD "Ancestors Calling" you gave me. We need more positive, inspirational artists in this universe. I could so...relate to "Don't You Want to Live". In 2006 I was diagnosed with a terminal illness, even contemplated suicide (BRIEFLY). I've experienced enough hell here on earth, NOT to claim eternal hell. Realizing that earth is NOT my heavenly home and I WILL be received by my Heavenly Father with opened arms. Keep sharing your voice of encouragement with the universe. Peace and Blessings, fam

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To know Queen is to love her for her spirit is infectious, her soul bountiful, her voice divine. Having Queen among the delegation who traveled with me across the pond to Adornment London presented a rare opportunity to experience a rare talent. From the moment she set foot on British soil, Queen committed to bridge build and left a lasting impression in the process. I recall introducing her at our first public function, a reception at the popular Brixton hot spot, Acres. She lit up the room with an amazing impromptu performance with a message, as all of her songs reveal, of living life as our creator would desire. You hear Queen before you see her! As she approached the Adornment expo in the car I had ordered for her and other members of the delegation, I heard one of her songs piping from the car's speakers and all, even the driver, moving to the beat. Only Queen could rock a car like I saw it moving that morning! I saw how sisters and brothers gravitated toward her during the expo. And following a performance that she consented to give, crowds gathering around her grew larger. That Queen was a visitor among visitors, meaning not slated to perform any official duties, yet who was much the center of attention, was an amazing sight to behold. On our final day, as we were all preparing to return to the airport, I noticed one of us was missing; that one was Queen. Yet, I wasn't surprised. Her mission hadn't ended. Seems that she had media interviews and no worries about lodging for a host had come forward. Queen is The Queen. I am proud to have met her. She made London a memorable experience by touching so many lives in so many special ways. Her message, "Peace and Blessings," I give back to her: Peace and Blessings, Queen. Always, Patricia

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Hi! Both James and I wanted to say what a pleasure it was meeting and working with you at Adornment. Your knowledge and passion are contagious and encouraging. I hope that we will come together again. Marci UK

Blessings, My name is Abadona. I met you at Adornment on Saturday evening at the gathering for Adornment and also on Sunday/Monday when I performed. To remember- -I am the performer who danced on both days and who also helped you with your bag. I pray you are well. I heard you on Colourful Radio-but could not call as I had no credit I would love to know if you are still in the country. If so can you get in contact with me on ##### ######. If not, I am truly hoping that somehow I may have the opportunity to come work with you this year in your evolution. I long to hear from you as paths has strangely been washed away. I feel I met you for the rest of my life. There not many earthlins-saying earthlins - an expressions for those here only.... and to have found you I do not wish to lose U. Love Y.... AbaDona UK

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WHAT’S THE SOLUTION? RUSH THE REVOLUTION! WORLD PEACE IS OUR ONLY INSTITUTION.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

US: BRIDGET WALKER 973-441-3541 [email protected]

UK: ELAYNE SMITH

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NADINE BROWN [email protected]

JAMAICA: SANDRA ROSE [email protected]

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