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Rumors of Ouroboros

Rumors of Ouroboros

Thoughtful, creative, and provocative verses about the Black human experience and the bravery of our souls.

2023

Erica Jean Smith

Erica Jean Smith

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May 15

This Could Be Why You Hate Poetry

When was the last time a book of poems made the Bestseller’s list?

This Could Be Why You Hate Poetry

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Mar 16

Why Self-Help Books Are Not Helping You

How to spot your own problem areas and make these books work for you

Why Self-Help Books Are Not Helping You

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Aug 25, 2025

Reclaim Your Power From Platforms That No Longer Serve You

The beauty of taking back independence is on the way…

Reclaim Your Power From Platforms That No Longer Serve You

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Mar 7, 2025

How To Rise After a Job Loss Using These Two Japanese Concepts

After reading Ikigai by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia, there is no way I am going back to old thinking

How To Rise After a Job Loss Using These Two Japanese Concepts

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1d ago

4 Truths I Learned From Kamala Harris’ Book That’s Making Me Tougher

I expected a political memoir instead, I got something else just as good…

4 Truths I Learned From Kamala Harris’ Book That’s Making Me Tougher

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2d ago

Why Can’t This Book-To-Film Adaptation Have Less Controversy?

Author Tomi Adeyemi and actress Amandla Stenberg butt heads on social media

Why Can’t This Book-To-Film Adaptation Have Less Controversy?

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4d ago

More Suburban Horror: The Stepford Wives (1975), And Why It Feels Even More Unsettling Today

The symbolism, soft horror, and social commentary hit me in ways they never did before

More Suburban Horror: The Stepford Wives (1975), And Why It Feels Even More Unsettling Today

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Jul 9

Why Are Black People Singing Crime Carols?

Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” song receives backlash from India Arie and here’s why

Why Are Black People Singing Crime Carols?

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Jul 8

It’s Quite Bold To Tell People To Remain Unemployed

But he said it, and here’s why I find myself agreeing with him

It’s Quite Bold To Tell People To Remain Unemployed

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Jul 6

Buckle Up, These Books Are Different From Anything I’ve Read Before

Books I’m currently reading + a book tracker you can follow

Buckle Up, These Books Are Different From Anything I’ve Read Before

The Writings of Ericajean

The Writings of Ericajean

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Erica is an essayist and poet who sometimes write satire too. Visit itsericajean.com for more! 💓

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