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Jean-Michel Basquiat: How I Learned about His Artwork 13.11.2025 30:04 ↓

Let me talk about how I learned about Basquiat.

Spirits with Commentary 11.11.2025 1:09:00 ↓

Read along with the audio recording. Go to www.isee109.com and search for the most recent blog post. You can follow along as I read. After I finish reading the blog, I begin a commentary and explanation of my discovery. Peace.

Final Thoughts on Robert Farris Thompson's An Aesthetic of The Cool 08.11.2025 9:26 ↓

Here's what I think.

An Aesthetic of The Cool Part Three 08.11.2025 19:36 ↓

Recorded reading of Robert Farris Thompson's article entitled An Aesthetic of The Cool (1973).

An Aesthetic of The Cool Part Two 06.11.2025 14:58 ↓

Robert Farris Thompson's article on The Cool is read by iSee109.

An Aesthetic of The Cool (Part One) 06.11.2025 22:31 ↓

Recorded reading of Robert Farris Thompson's article.

With Mom 01.11.2025 37:59 ↓

It's Halloween night and I chat with my mom.

Mr. Ballen Tells The Story of Madrid's Mr. Peña 21.10.2025 44:50 ↓

After listening to Mr. Ballen, I wanted to clear the air about 109. 109 is the truth. It's my truth. It's not some scheme I've dreamt up. Nope. ... Also, Roger Guenveur Smith will be performing a one man show in Los Angeles until November 9. I'm going to attend. The show is entitled In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The Whole Story of 109 12.10.2025 2:13:19 ↓

This is a long one, but it's worth it. Listen.

Japan on My Mind. 12.09.2025 24:21 ↓

Topics covered in this podcast include, 190, Japan, Nipsey, Basquiat, and the Manhattan Project. It is recommended that you watch the YouTube video entitled the same as the podcast -- Japan on My Mind --in order to get a true sense of the creative process that led to the recording of this evening's podcast. This was recorded on September 11 - 12 between 12 midnight and 1am.

Afro Colombianos 10.08.2025 20:30 ↓

Here are my impressions of Afro Colombians from my recent visit to Colombia.

Costa Rica and 109th Day of 2025 19.04.2025 20:16 ↓

It's the 109th day of the year and I just returned from Costa Rica today!

Halla San, South Korea, Jeju Island 22.03.2025 23:32 ↓

I hiked up Halla mountain over ten years ago.

Paula Moreno 19.03.2025 13:11 ↓

I read an excerpt from Paula Moreno's book and share my own anecdote.

Alice Coltrane Was 108. 09.03.2025 33:52 ↓

108 is a highly spiritual number.

Cotton Comes to Harlem 17.02.2025 24:53 ↓

February 16, 2025 After visiting a quirky bookstore, I came away with a story about coincidences and three new books including Cotton Comes to Harlem by Chester Himes.

California's Black Pioneers -- Chapter Four 15.02.2025 24:47 ↓

California's Fugitive Slave Law

California's Black Pioneers Chapter Three 14.02.2025 46:34 ↓

I read chapter three of Kenneth G. Goode's book entitled California's Black Pioneers: A Brief Historical Survey.

William Alexander Leidesdorff 14.02.2025 9:57 ↓

He was the first Black millionaire in America. His story is fascinating and profoundly important. Listen and learn about his life.

California's Black Pioneers Chapter Two 14.02.2025 36:00 ↓

In this episode, I read chapter two of California's Black Pioneers by Kenneth G. Goode.

California's Black Pioneers Chapter One 12.02.2025 52:40 ↓

California's Black Pioneers: A Brief Historical Survey by Kenneth G. Goode is a wonderful documentation about the historic figures who shaped the development of the state of California.

February 10, 2025 11.02.2025 10:38 ↓

109 is Art.

The Original Black Elite 23.01.2025 31:17 ↓

I watched a video about this book, The Original Black Elite, and I was floored by the accuracy of the depiction of history. Although I am glad to have found this text, I am dismayed by the fact that it was written by a white woman. I think a Black person should have written this book. I think Black history is best told by Black people. The fact that a white woman tells Black history is indicative...

Big Mike & Me at Newport Center, Newport Beach 06.01.2025 18:56 ↓

Two Black men continue their discussion about life, politics, the life of Paul Revere Williams, and more.

Big Mike & Me at Newport Center, Newport Beach 06.01.2025 7:56 ↓

Two Black men discuss life at a posh mall in California.