Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine BH Magazine Final | Page 2

February. The month of love. The month of Black History. This year, the focus is on little known Black History facts shared by the contributing authors. One story and image, though small and different from everything else between the pages, touched my entire soul. Recently, my nephew posted a tattoo he had drawn of women with butterflies strategically placed in the artwork to tell the woman’s story. She had been a victim of a horrific crime and the artwork now tells a tale of survival that is haunting. Seeing it made me realize that Shogun’s art on skin, is also as important as the written word, spoken word, and artwork displayed in museums. At one time, our ancestors were branded as property, and that signaled we were owned, devalued, and now at the mercy of those who had none. That, too, is a story that we are still having to overcome. The brand my not be physical but it certainly is woven in the fabric of our everyday lives. Some of the articles in the magazine tell of the triumphs of legendary figures we recognize, but also share a few tidbits of things that might be common knowledge. One thing is for certain. Everyone here leaves an imprint that affects something or someone on this planet. Do you know what your legacy will be? Enjoy! Naleighna Kai Editor-in-Chief J. L. Woodson Art Director 2 | NKLC Magazine