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The StrangeFruits

book# 2: "Blood At The Roots"....watch out for it!!!!!!

About Me

The Strange Fruits consists of seven women - Legacy Leonard, Imani Bilal, Kristina (Kris Lo) Lopez, Rosalia Pena, Bruja, Scorpiana X, and Sima Lee. A combination of poets/spoken word artists, emcess, instrumentalists, and visual artists who use their art form as a vehicle to spread their message(s) of perseverance and overcoming adversity to the masses. They aim to produce and aid females by providing them with a means of healthy, reliable artistic expression while building nurturing bonds with each other.
. . The Strange Fruits Org. consists of two main elements: SF, The Team and SF, The Non Profit . S.F. the team . Consists of 7 women, who are the founding mothers of The Strange Fruits and share a common vision of using Poetry and Hip Hop culture as a means of education, empowerment, and liberation. With a passion for their art and devotion to their creations, they swallow struggle and spit reality in a way non have ever seen; performing at venues, shows, and festivals throughout the country. They have also published their first book, entitled "FRUITION" and have a 2nd book entitled, "Blood at the Roots" to be released Mid 08! . . . S.F.TheNonProfit . The Non Profit Organization caters to female youth, providing a variety of services to females ranging from age 8-20. Dedicated to providing alternatives to the negativity in the streets and through media, by introducing the youth to an outlet of healthy self expression through the Arts, Poetry and Hip Hop culture. The Strange Fruits offer meaningful dialect, counseling, and workshops on various topics included but not limited to poetry, the art of writing short stories, self esteem, healthy living and diet, calming the spirit through spirituality, and sex and relationships. The Strange Fruits work hard t create real, lasting change in the lives of youth, striving to ensure their well being, and serving as the shoulder that so many young people are seaching for.. . .MsPheonix.Imani Bilal.SimaLee. Bruja.KrisLo.Legacy.Scorpiana.WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS HERE AND AT WWW.THESTRANGEFRUITS.COM. PLEASE HELP US IN THE CAUSE TO LIBERATE OUR CHILDREN OF THE NEGATIVITY THEY ARE BOMBARDED WITH. ALL AMOUNTS ARE ACCEPTED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The Strange Fruits Present Their First Collective Project:

CLICK THE COVER TO PREVIEW/PURCHASE

My Interests

BRUJA DOIN HER THING...

I'd like to meet:

"If they are going to hang me, i ask that they do so from the highest tree" - H. YusefAlso. we wouldnt want to forget to thank Wordz and all of hhp for constantly being such a support to us and our movement. Every word of support doesnt go unheard or unread. hiphoppoetry.com became more than just a site for all of us...but a family who has helped develop us all as individuals and a group. peace ya'll.

Music:

We happen to have one of the SICKEST mc's onboard. She's Sima Lee...who we've nick named our Grape. (girl is royalty on the mic). you can take a further look into her and her music at www.myspace.com/simalee also we have a awesome guitarist. Yesika Starr aka ms Spit Fire. you can find her at myspace.com/yesikastarr all Fruits are spoken word artist. If you wait long enough you might just bump into a mix tape of ours.

Movies:

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Television:

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Books:

did we mention...we have a book in the works? keep and eye out for future information.

Heroes:

Humanity.

My Blog

a soul destroyed by scorpiana X

entrenched in the bowels of darknessclarity reigns in sparkling graceshining upon the slaughter of souldesperately reaching for quiet oblivion**senseless we run towardhigher planes of self-destruction...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:43:00 PST

beauty in the hideous by imani bilal

five years from tomorrow perhapsi will have forgiven you enoughto look in your eyeswithout turning away.your daughter is an amputeereachingfor translucent comfortsi have no more handsto lendyou choppe...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Sat, 03 May 2008 09:25:00 PST

for rent , by kris lo

the ridged foldsof a closed gatecoverthe corner storewhere the landlordhas never seeninsidebehind the back doorwhere ghostsof an old partydance...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:14:00 PST

A Soul Destroyed, by Scorpiana X

entrenched in the bowels of darknessclarity reigns in sparkling graceshining upon the slaughter of souldesperately reaching for quiet oblivion**senseless we run towardhigher planes of self-destruction...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:12:00 PST

Even Nas cant Reinvent the"N" word, by Rosalia

ay yo my brother hang man from three quarters of the way to the length of his hem like it was written....but not neccesarily in ink blood spills illegal penmanship even before the brain storm clouds c...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:10:00 PST

12 Years of Yesterdays (A Love Poem Delayed) by Legacy

-- for TupacIYesterday I thought of writing you another love poemFruitless efforts that fail to effectively conveyAll the things I have wanted to say since your deathSince I have been left grasping sc...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:07:00 PST

untitled by Bruja

i am just like my motherexcept i've never bared four hungry tummies on my backinstead i hold my tongue each timeyou placed yours in between another woman's legsdijiste...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:00:00 PST

it feels like.... (a haiku)

Words that paint pictures Imagination is life without chains, freedom....
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:12:00 PST

Scars in the Mirror by Scorpiana X

Reflection cracked, imagined fine lines,down the surface, up the spine.No Illumination in assumption,just a delusion of Id.I feelmypulseburn across my veins,wired skin staring back,expanded,till all t...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:23:00 PST

Legendary by Yesika Starr

One daySomeone will tell you I was only human.That I bled like all of mankind andSin was chiseled in my soul from birth.And that is when I want you to remember this...I was invincibleEven when I layFl...
Posted by The StrangeFruits on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:22:00 PST