RuKiya FAizah (RaZina) writes the following as her bio: Since my birth, in 1980, life has taken me down severl roads and on number of journeys. Throughout it all I've learned that all the strength I need is already instilled within, given as a blessing from the Divine. My name by birth is Re'Cole C. but my name by growth is RuKiya FAizah (RaZina). Rukiya means "She rises high," Faizah means "Victorious," and Razina means "Strong, patient one." All are elements of self that have united to form the foundation for the Black Woman that I have become and aspire to be. I have been writing poetry since I was around 11 years old and my passion for this art has elevated to depths of prominent levels. Dorothy Riley stated, "Knowledge is not power, it is only potential power that becomes real through use." It is for this reason and more that write...

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