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Editorial In our editorial, one should expect topics that are controversial in the least. We will shy away from nothing that is deemed important enough. The catch theme here is addressing the tough issues
Liberia Classic
This segment features classic Liberian poetry and prose by our greatest creative minds.
Contemporary Liberian Literature
As the name suggests, deals with issues in modern local or diasporan literature as seen by Liberian creative artists.
Risqué Speak
This new segment to our print covers the magical language of the soul, music. It will go from musical history, to lyrics of meaning to the inner workings of the rhythm, beats, rhyme, the way pieces connect and importantly, the people who make the magic happen.
Our host and or his guests will delve into the personal life of our favorite musicians, bands and groups like those that we have not seen. This is more than their stories; it is more like the stories behind the stories. They’ d shine the spotlight on the many people that come together to make it all happen on and off stage. Watch out for this segment.
Diaspora Poet
The internationally acclaimed poet, Althea Romeo Mark hosts this segment.
Authors of the Month Profile This is one of our oldest segments. In fact, we started off with showcasing authors. It is dear to us. Each month, we highlight two authors. In here we do a brief profile of our selected authors.
Authors of the Month Interview This is the complimentary segment to the Authors of the Month Profile one of our oldest segments. In here, we interview our showcased authors. We let them tell us about their books, characters and how they came to life. Most importantly, we try to know their story; how they make our lives easier with their words. In short, we find out what makes them thick.
Articles
Our articles are just that, a series of major articles addressing critical issues. A staffer or a contributor often writes it.
Book Review
One of our senior or junior reviewers picks a book and take us on a tour. They tell us the good, not-so-good and why they believe we would be better of grabbing a copy for ourselves or not. Additionally, we’ d print reviews by freelancers or other publications that grab our interests.
Gifts of the Masters
Our world have a way of shattering when we encounter masters of the trade. We bring some of the works of the greatest creative minds that ever graced the earth.
Short Stories
Well what can we say? They are short, engaging and we easily fall in love with them
Artist of the Month
We highlight some of the brilliant artists, photographers, designers etc. We go out of the box here. Don’ t mistake us to have limits on what we consider arty. If it is creative, flashy, mind-blowing or simply different, we may just showcase it.
We do not neglect our artist as has been traditional. We support them, we promote them and we believe it is time more people did the same. Arts have always form part of our culture. We have to change the story. We bring notice to our best and let the world know what they are capable of doing. We are 100 % in favor of Liberian Arts and Artists; you should get on board.
Poetry Section
This is the marrow of the bone; the juicy parts we keep sucking on. We feature established and emerging poets in the array of their diversities. If you can imagine difference, chances are, this is
where you will find.