by Brotha Dee, San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, CA
Hello friends it’s your partner Brotha Dee. I pray that all is well with you and your families as you read on. I know that today is the day to spit fire at the corruption in power, however this day I’m going to sip on some cool water and give props where props are due.
The Beat Within, Brotha Dee would like to say, Thank You! What for Brotha Dee? Huh, I’m glad you asked. Thank you for being a friend who over 24 years ago create a consistent Beat Within the hearts of women and men both youth and adults. I thank you for creating a platform for your fellow human siblings to have a safe space (in the midst of our chaotic world, to reveal the lovely rhythmic sounds of our beating hearts that uplift and inspire our young and adult population to love one another through our words and deeds.
I thank you for encouraging me to continue writing when I began to slack, allowing me to see that writing is where it’s at. I thank you for planting within me the seed of speaking to at-risk youth. When I get out I will allow this seed to germinate, for I too was an at-risk youth and if I could help them make a positive turn on their negative road travels through life, I will let this seed sprout.
I thank you for allowing people to be people by sharing personal loving stories. I thank you for having such a loving staff who’s giving us years of great service. May GOD continue to bless you and your Beat thriving periodical (magazine) with a long lasting vibrant life.
Finally, I thank you for caring after the children for they are the future. “Teach them well and let them lead the way.”- Whitney Houston.
Thanks a lot Beat for all your years of love.
Your partner…