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Rumors of Ouroboros

Rumors of Ouroboros

Thoughtful, creative, and provocative verses about the Black human experience and the bravery of our souls.

2023

Erica Jean Smith

Erica Jean Smith

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I’ll Still Be Black When I Wake Up Tomorrow

The immutability of African-ness and elusiveness of Blackness is a source of contention and confusion — perhaps forever

Jun 25

I’ll Still Be Black When I Wake Up Tomorrow

Jun 25

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How I’m Transforming My Life With Japanese Wisdom

Finding my ikigai has been powerful and fulfilling thus far

Jul 1

How I’m Transforming My Life With Japanese Wisdom

Jul 1

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I’m Done Blaming Myself For Having Diabetes

You should be done too and here’s why

Mar 9

I’m Done Blaming Myself For Having Diabetes

Mar 9

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That Time I Wished I Were Dark Skinned

Dark skin is high fashion, beautiful and timeless…

Apr 27

That Time I Wished I Were Dark Skinned

Apr 27

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Let Us Pray

From ‘Rumors of War Against Juicy Black Bodies’ book

Feb 25, 2023

Let Us Pray

Feb 25, 2023

Black Women: Moving Forward, Please Stop Doing This, and Do THIS Instead

A new year is approaching and my heart bleeds for the Black women of the world, but we need to be wise

3d ago

Black Women: Moving Forward, Please Stop Doing This, and Do THIS Instead

3d ago

I Don’t Like How (Some)Women Are Treated On ‘Wife Swap’

Some episodes truly angered me and here’s why

6d ago

I Don’t Like How (Some)Women Are Treated On ‘Wife Swap’

6d ago

My Honest Thoughts On Jamie Foxx’s Trending Netflix Special

‘So What Had Happened Was’, is a show with heart and some predictable moments

Dec 12

My Honest Thoughts On Jamie Foxx’s Trending Netflix Special

Dec 12

You Want To Diss Black Women That Bad?

This Andrew Schultz vs. Kendrick Lamar fiasco has me walking in the Twilight Zone for real

Dec 9

Dec 9

Don’t Hire Her! She’s Too Beautiful!

The power and destruction of being beautiful around other women’s men

Dec 6

Don’t Hire Her! She’s Too Beautiful!

Dec 6

It's Ericajean

It's Ericajean

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Essayist and poet | Author of Rumors of Ouroboros . Learn more about Erica at https://linktr.ee/itsericajean/

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