Claudia Shivers, Author at The Inclusion Solution

A Point of View: On Addiction (In the Melody of Patti)

Posted by Claudia Shivers | Dec 8, 2021 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

As often as I can, I offer musical reference in my writing as a way to share the energy and tone I intend for the information I have shared. As a child, I remember my mother listening to “If Only You Knew” by Patti LaBelle on repeat. As an adult, my body recalls the pain of wanting and wanting to be wanted as she played that song. What better way to speak of addiction than to use these same words that have been shared with us, but this time, imagine the unrequited love of a controlled substance as the object of desire as opposed to the loving arms of another person.

A Point of View: Daddy Issues

Posted by Claudia Shivers | Jul 8, 2021 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

*Editor’s Content Warning: This creative work includes themes of and references to misogyny, physical and sexual violence.*
Sisters, thank you for your voice when so many men have had laryngitis. Brothers, be mindful of the music you write in the story lines of your life, for it will get played back to your daughter, in its original version, but this time with a little stank on it.

The Buzz: Dear Son

Posted by Claudia Shivers | Apr 15, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

This is in honor of our fallen comrades, Brother George Floyd and Brother Daunte Wright…. Son, I am writing you this letter as a call to action. I need you to always remember that there is no greater purpose than love and to always resist, until your very last breath. I got you baby, just breathe.

A Point of View: My Black Ain’t Like Yours

Posted by Claudia Shivers | Apr 1, 2021 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

Good morning Light Skinned Sister. I heard you talking about your Black experience. I appreciate that. I hold a place in my heart for you. I give you spiritual hugs and kisses every time the thought of you crosses my mind… and still, your Black ain’t like mine. I write this as a call to action, a provocation, if you will. I ask that you hold a place in your heart for me different than the one you hold for yourself. Let me be different. Let me speak for myself. While our blues probably match, your Black ain’t like mine.

Author: Claudia Shivers

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