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creative pause

Through the Lens of Brother Jesse: “My Hands. Your Braids. One”

I am always rolling through the Black neighborhoods of Houston, Texas looking for moments to capture. On this particular Saturday, I was riding through the streets of Third Ward and arrived at the historic SHAPE Community Center.

I saw this sister braiding outside on the park bench. The Sun was shining. Weather was perfect. Children playing. The brother was basking in the Sun as this sister was in deep concentration.

I call this one: “My Hands. Your Braids. One”

Photo taken in Black and White with my Canon Rebel XT.

July 21, 2015

Motivation

Creative Pause~My Photo of the Week?…no the decade!

written by AQM Blog Staff

by Jesse MuhammadBoy boy boy…my brothers and sister are going to love the fact that I have posted this picture. And yes that is me…can you tell I did not want to take this picture? What was your first clue? It’s always good when you can laugh at yourself. Plus everything that we go through in life serves a purpose.

(Pictured: Top Alicia, Second row Edward and Deric, bottom row Jesse)

July 12, 2015

Motivation

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~My Photos of The Week by Brother Jesse

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 4.20.09

Here are a few photos I really like in my collection.

The first one is Bro. Ray Muhammad of Houston sleep with his one-year old son Sultan at Chicago O’hare airport back in February 2009 during a long flight delay due to weather. I was extremely restless so I pulled out the Rebel XT to pass by time. Who looks tired the most to you?

This second one is during the 9-city Grassroots Media Tour that I was apart of in October 2008. This shot was taken at the Pork and Beans Project Housing in Miami, Florida. These children were attending a birthday party, hence the moonwalk, so they took a little break. You think they wanted to take this photo?

These and more will be presenting during my upcoming art and photo exhibit “The Return of the Renaissance Brother”…..stay plugged in.

July 8, 2015

Motivation

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~Photos of the Week by Abdul Aziz in New Orleans

written by AQM Blog Staff

During the 6th Annual International Human Rights Film Festival in New Orleans, I spent so much time taking pictures of others that I did not get myself in any! Which is normal for a journalist. But a wonderful brother by the name of Abdul Aziz took these photos of me speaking at the Free Palestine Rally & Demonstration on March 29, 2009. Thank you brother.

(Jesse Muhammad : Photo by Abdul Aziz)

(Jesse Muhammad : Photo by Abdul Aziz)

But I surprised him by returning the favor and sending him this photo I took of him just before we started marching down Canal street. This is him below!

(Abdul Aziz : Photo by Jesse Muhammad)

July 7, 2015

Motivation

Creative Pause~The Poetry Writing of Brother Jesse…..who would have known?

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 3.24.09

Written by Jesse Muhammad

Ok, don’t be alarmed…yes I write poetry too! I started when I was a freshman at Prairie View A&M University, which is where I attended my first poetry event. After my first performance, I was hooked. PV gave birth to a lot of great poets who are headliners in the Houston area. I don’t consider myself on their level but I hold my own. (smile)

Below is a verse from the spoken word song I did as part of the group Poetic Nation, which compromised of members from Muhammad Mosque No. 45. My stage name is AdJAYcent. The song is titled “Creativity”, and we had to write a verse using the names of all of the other members in it. Their names are in bold.

Let me know what you think and I will be presenting more of these during my upcoming exhibit “The Return of the Renaissance Brother”….and yes that is me in the middle of this old school photo!! Same smile.

“Creativity” by AdJAYcent(Bro. Jesse)Out of the triple darkness of space I carved out myspace,

Not the internet but rhymes that make intimate,

Intercourse with the Source that breeds my scripts thatz Magnificent.

Magnifyin your capacity of this creative kingly kaleb capacitor,

With circuitry of the MotherBoard of which I am the ambassador.

I cracked open your atoms, Outspoken in my autonomy,

I rewrote Da Vinci’s Code cuz his mathematics was borin me.

Man of the Sun going about planting seeds,

Separatin the tare and the weeds,

They take root in Red Truth and scattered shade from growing jamil poeTREEs.

I expand my Butterfly-like wings,

That graze the face of Saturn’s rings

The Diam-wiser I get..telepathic communication becomes my ringtone theme.

Khalil serenates Platoon to keep it still in its orbit,

The moon was soul-Full that it spit out hemispheric lyrics that cover three-fourth,

PN dictates the score,

Not a movie reel but real thots unstopped,

by poetic death angels hovering over the Lambs flock,

Download our creative powers and your essence is unlocked,

Love is the force by which this Poetic Nation will not stop.

July 6, 2015

Motivation

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~My Photo of The Week: Songstress and Educator Sister Wakiti

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 3.16.09

(Photo by Jesse Muhammad)

This is a photo I took of the dynamic songstress and educator Sister Wakiti during a shoot for her album cover. Picture taken with a digital Canon Rebel XT in Black & White.

She had the Color Purple hat working strong in this shot. (smile) This was one of the most energetic photo shoots I have done.

Remember these and more are forthcoming in my exhibit “The Return of the Renaissance Brother.” Spring 2009. Stay tuned and stay creative.

July 6, 2015

Motivation

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~Brother Jesse’s Artwork

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 2.23.09

This is one of my favorite pieces I did several years ago titled “My Blackwoman”. Drawn with an ebony jet pencil on 8 x 11 canvass. Be on the look out for my upcoming exhibit in the Spring themed “The Return of the Renaissance Brother.”

June 30, 2015

Motivation

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~My Photo of The Week

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 2.1.09

(This is a shot I took this past week at an event in Austin, Texas. Shot with my Canon Rebel XT. Loving the look of the young boy.)

June 29, 2015

Motivation

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~Brother Jesse Is An Artist Too??

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 1.3.09

You may be surprised to find out and others already may have known. But yes, not only am I a graphic designer but I am a drawing artist and painter. My true/hidden passion.

I have thousands of pieces and I will be sharing more and more of them on my blog as I prepare to have my first big art exhibit in the Spring. It will be my first one since 2000, so you can imagine I am very excited. The theme of the exhibit will be “The Return of the Renaissance Black man”.

This piece was an image I saw in a magazine some years back and I decided to name it Daddy’s Girl. It was drawn on a 8.5 x 11 paper with a Ebony Jet Black Pencil.

June 29, 2015

Motivation Youth

CREATIVE PA– — — USE~Brother Jesse Hits The Bball Court

written by AQM Blog Staff

Originally published 12.20.08

In the midst of a hectic schedule, Brother Jesse managed to participate in a community all-stars basketball game on Sunday, December 14 at the Cossaboom YMCA. These shots show him in action as well as his expression when his team lost the first game. (smile) But it was a lot of fun playing with brothers from Muhammad’s Mosque No. 45 and the community.

Basketball Trivia:: After graduating from Forest Brook High School in 1997, Brother Jesse was selected to be a member of a U.S. High School Basketball Team that competed in a week-long tournament in Germany. His team won the championship. He had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the final.

June 29, 2015