Slater Hayes Podcast

What we have comes and came at a cost.

It cost us tears, sweat, and more importantly LIVES!!!

All of which are the currency(ies) that thrust US into a position to be able to participate within this experiment

So...
"Ain't Nuth'n Free"

If WE are not engaged and willingly allow all that has been fought for to fall or be taken away due to indifference, apathy or ignorance, ...

We allowed them to reach this point. This critical juncture.  This space in time where there are many among them that are hell-bent on returning to a time when WE are afraid to even make eye contact. or remain on the sidewalk instead of stepping aside and allowing them to pass.

We have to ask ourselves if we are responsible due to indifference or a deep-seated antipathy for our own and our past strides to attain those thin...

Father's Day....that day when  the feelings of those who seek to convey their true emotions oftentimes falls flat; bereft of what is truly intended and what is deep within one's heart.

More likely than not, that recurring gift of a necktie, socks or handkerchiefs are used as a symbolic gesture to express those words that seem to never find life-seemingly stuck somewhere within a brain that formulated the words, a...

So many that resemble us, those of the WELL-KNOWN variety are now seemingly selling their souls...selling US out in order to further their aspirations of continuing or furthering their fame.

Do not come at me with the age's old mantra of ...we are not a monolith, because I ain't going.

It's amazing how you are hopeful, prayerful even, that we act as a monolith when there is a new movie, a new record...

 The proverbial horse left the barn quite some time ago.

Initially, there were those who sought to return it to its' rightful place, all to no avail.

Now, those who were secretly desiring that the horse would not be captured and contained have been emboldened and are seemingly willing to engage in armed battle to ensure that it is never again confined.

"Remnant"
is a piece that was insp...

As an observer, I now trulyrealize that...
"The Noises of Love"

are demonstrated in similar ways irrespective of whether you are an observer or a participant.

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***REPUBLISH
On yesterday we celebrated family-the Dulaney family. Specifically, the children of Louise/Whitey. It was a marvelous...

Many believe it is that one thing with which we are left when everything around us is in turmoil or crumbling.  Many grew up hearing the familiar phrase, "it'll be better tomorrow." Many grew up sitting among numerous others on church-filled pews listening to the various ways that it is manifested and evidenced, in combination with a modicum of faith.

Irrespective of how one learns about it or experiences it...

I see you; WE SEE YOU, now the question is indeed, DO YOU EVEN CARE?

Your actions are being repeated and obviously there is an air of unconcern regarding the

"OVER EXPOSURE"
that those of a similar ilk are encountering.

For instance, look at what has now been exposed in my hometown of Jackson, Mississippi and its' surrounding area. Persons that were long ago reported as missing are no...

Originally published as the 22nd episode during the first year of podcasting, the prevalence of...

"trippin"

has not diminished. In fact, there appears to be an EVEN MORE concerted effort to return US to times of yesteryear.

I occasionally return to previously published episodes, not because of a lack of content, but because there are specific pieces that, regrettably, highlight what WE continu...

This piece illuminates what pervades the mind and illustrates the wicked desires of MANY who seek to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.

It is now time out for dancing around the subject and possessing fear that speaking out will only further foment the hatred that has been systematically loosed in the last several years. A hatred that was seemingly under control, but set free by a conductor
filled with and spewing venom and vi...

Let's see ...heretics continue in their perpetual quest to diminish and adulterate THE WORD.
Racists, who think they are not RACISTS, continue to revise and diminish history by proffering ideas that slavery, inherent human and civil rights should not be granted to all people, especially BLACKS.
Revisionists seek to ban long accepted reading lists, and close off the minds of our youth whose only resource for them to bro...

If only we all would come to the understanding that our lives are so much better when we are of one accord with those within our individual circles and those who are members of the huge group that influence or impact our lives daily.

Sure, one can operate from the perspective of a soloist and journey through this life with an "I" and "my " mentality. One can achieve tremendous success by doing so.  One ...

God has blessed Marjorie and I to be able to travel to a number of countries throughout the world (moreso  she than I). In various countries we have witnessed the day-to-day living of the inhabitants of the countries visited.

During our most recent travels we had the opportunity to witness the hustle and bustle of Hanoi in North Vietnam.  the laid-back city of Hue, located along the Huong River, in central Vietnam-just 5 m...

...and may I  also add the changing of definitions in order to create false equivalence. For example, look into how the definition of racist has so dramatically changed, and to whom it now applies.

However, I remember.

That is why  it is incumbent upon US to teach our youth the  stories of  their ancestors; Those whose shoulders on which we stand.

If we do not then we allow our history to be ERASED by the...

"Flutter", the initial episode of the fourth season, that's right the fourth season of The Spoken Word with Slater Hayes.

I was inspired to write this piece when I encountered a leaf that was caught up in a crosswind that would not allow it to descend to the ground. As I watched it seemingly for an eternity, I took note of the presence of the beauty and the serenity that surrounded me.  It was abundantly cle...

This piece...take note of the history that is  being  recounted through this tribute to Congressman John King.

"seeKING"
is also a memorial tribute to Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr..

As you listen, please understand that the impact of those on whose shoulders we stand are being continuously evidenced through the ascension of Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and now, Kentanji Brown Jackson.

Yes,  th...

All I can say is that there is NO BETTER piece with which to end my third season.  This piece, my initial venture into podcasting, spoke, and continues to speak, to the political events that are occurring, RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES.

In some ways I have become disillusioned.

Disillusioned that so many of US have decided to become quiet, OR ACCEPTING, of what is transpiring. Our zeal seems to have waned as it relates to...

This piece...
I went DEEEEP into the vault to find this piece after I became knowledgeable that my current path mirrors that of the grandfather I never knew. I remember it pouring from me and at the moment of writing it finding myself thinking-"where did this come from"?

I invite you to listen to it.

I invite you to ruminate on it.

I give you my permission, as if you really need it, to pond...