"This is what happens when an undignified culture gets introduced to the barrel of a 12 gauge situation." Mend-A-City The Movement with its use of "rhythm and prose" boldly catapults its audience into an eclectic world of conscious spoken word and revolutionary thoughtThis "performance art piece" was penned to actively awaken the masses and eradicate the mendacity that plagues our nation: White Supremacy and its doctrine of Racism. Scene 1: My Soul Cries Out To GodThis is one Woman's cry out to God and a telling of the calling on her life which transitions into an ensemble and the telling of "who the Creator " is. The Creator of All. Scene 2: Wearer of the Ankh-GloriousA melodic spoken word piece reminiscent of a rich Ancient African experience before the Maafa. The scene transitions through sounds of violence, fear and captivity, into a flashback to "Sister Translator" an excerpt from "Black Holocaust" by S.E. Anderson illustrating a gut wrenching account of African Women in the cargo hold of a slave ship during the middle passage. The sullenness which lingers cries out in an old negro spiritual "How Long Brethren? How Long?" The scene ends with a love song duet titled "From a Black WOMAN to a Black Man" by Maya Angelou recited by her at the Million Man March in 1995.Scene 3: "O.J Simpson Is Not A Black Man"An article in "The Daily," the University of Washington's campus newspaper, written immediately following his acquittal is performed by "White Girl." A response was written and printed and is performed by "BLACKGIRL. " Scene 4: Today I BelieveToday I believe is a creed to live by which transitions thru chants and spirituality to the idea of starting one's own religion.Scene 5: Deepest NeedThe deepest need in a human being Is love. Speaking directly to the heart of its audience this scene pierces any shield or tough exterior used to harden the heart. Speaking on the issue of the State of Our Nation's Children it forces one to realize the need for all to be accountable.INTERMISSIONAct Two Scene One: Troubled World Live portraits of slaves working in the field mirroring and evolving into present day prisons and cororate offices this song by Trice B. Phantom opens the second act. It's several transitions flow from a Black WOMAN telling the Black Man that if he were a Better man, he'd be the man for her; to her crying out to God. Later a monologue about the message the young black boy receives from his country, to his declaration "I would Mend A City promoting Black Love," and him Dealing with the Hand He's Been Dealt to his revelation "I AM the Soul of the Black Man." Scene 2: Virgin Version of MyselfFierce and deliberate this monologue challenges, questions, and speaks truth to power. Transitioning into a young WOMAN's declaration "I would Mend A City by Reflecting God." Scene Three: X2WSThis is the Proclamation for African Americans for the 21st century. X2WS is an acronym for Death to White Supremacy. Confronting the illegal arrest murder and incarceration of Black men inspiring The Movement. And the Mend A City Movers are protesting outside the TCPD headquarters where reporters are there on the scene and transitioning into the "JAIL House Cypher" where four men rhythmically tell the story of their arrest from behind bars.Scene Four: None Are More SelfishThis poem is a continuation of Virgin Version of Myself and continues to speak truth to power transitioning to a meeting at the Mend A City Movement Headquarters immediately following the protest The fruit of which produces.solution focused bullet points that will aid in mending the ethnicity we often referred to as Black. A Call to Action speaks directly to the hearts of men and cause them to stir, to rise and to awaken and make a change. Scene Five: Be Brilliant *Building an IPAA Nation8 Clarion CallsAbout the Author
About the Author: Introducing Tabia Mawusi Playwright, Activist, Visionary Tabia Mawusi, which means "Talent in the Hands of God", is an up and coming playwright, producer, director, actor, artist, activist, singer, songwriter and visionary. She says her ability to create is her greatest gift. She has penned everything from spoken word, poetry, songs, plays, and short stories, to articles, training manuals, and business summaries. She is mostly known for her original inspirational stage production Mend A City: Lies Left Unspoken which opened October 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The production was well received and ended with a standing ovation each night. This book is the second play of the Mend A City Trilogy. Mend A City: The Movement written with Xulee and Phillip J Lightfoot, is a compilation of spoken word pieces, monologues and scenes which speak directly to the history of Indigenous Peoples of Afrika and the Americas. Tabia Mawusi lives in Las Vegas, Nevada where she owns Tabia Mawusi Management & Consulting. You can find her performing at various venues, working closely with local independent artist and business owners. She works closely with members IPAA businesses and communities with the goal of transforming mindsets and choosing wisely the belief systems and economic practices that can be implemented to establish cohesiveness and solvency financially and spiritually as IPAA. Her third published work will be released in February 2018 it is titled Mend A City: The Gospel of Our Black Nation. It is an auto biography in which she shares her personal experiences growing up "black" in America. And offers anecdotes and solutions for the Indigenous Peoples of Afrika and America to begin the healing process. And like Mend A City the Movement, it continues the plan of action and Calls them to come together for The Mend A City Movement Convention to start working on an agenda which is designed to focus on unity and economic solvency. Tabia Mawusi is available for inspirational public speaking engagement as well as live stage performances both on stage and behind the scenes. To License the Play, Bring the Play to your City, or to Book Tabia Mawusi for performance and public speaking events contact Tabia Mawusi Management & Consulting 702-249-0550. For more information on joining The Mend A City Movement email themendacitymovement@gmail.com