Ezekiel J. Walker
About Ezekiel J. Walker
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Relaxing Before Reacting
Mindful methods to relax before exploding on social media or in-person.
Books by Ezekiel J. Walker
“Seventy Moons” (2018)
On November 26th, 2016, Ezekiel Walker left his home, family, friends, and all that he knew and loved to travel nine hours away in pursuit of a new career opportunity. Once Walker arrived, he unfortunately discovered the job was a complete sham and had to figure out what to do next while stranded in a city where he knew no one, recognized nothing, and possessed even less. Being an avid writer for nearly ten years, Walker began to jot down his experiences each day along with a poem to encapsulate the many unforeseen challenges and hardships faced. What would culminate is a powerfully introspective look at what it was like to claw, struggle, and survive in the face of insurmountable odds. Walker guides the reader through the highs and lows, moments of candor, and unexpected glimpses into how this period of time tested not only his resolve, but his very will to live.
“Black as I Wanna Be” (2018)
In this revolutionary work, award-winning author Ezekiel J. Walker presents a much needed response to the most violate social issue facing our nation today - police brutality and institutional racism. To hear Ezekiel Walker narrate Black as I Wanna Be is to feel his words, his pain, his experiences. Written amidst this nation's most recent protests, Walker delivers an absolute must-listen as his conversational style of writing and speaking effortlessly draws the listener in and captivates their attention with every musical reference, quote, interview, intro song, and so much more! Walker shares with his listeners the story of the night of November 24th, 2014, a night that would change his life forever after no charges for the murder of Michael Brown was announced. Walker takes the listener through that night and the following year as he unapologetically discusses the numerous events which occurred that left an indelible imprint on our nation. Walker's narration is as powerful as it is personal and unlike anything you've ever heard before. From the introduction to the last word, the listener is in for an experience unlike any other!
“The Madea Factory” (2014)
The Madea Factory will address many topics related to African American stereotypes and images which are portrayed in the movie industry, largely by the most recognizable and profitable black filmmaker of all time, Tyler Perry. Since African Americans began performing and entertaining nationally over one hundred years ago, there has been a division between the mainstream viewing public and the African American audience, from which these mannerisms and behaviors are allegedly derived from. This book provides clarity to why the gap continues to exist today and how it can best be overcome. Walker demonstrates to the reader that in order for them to truly understand the messages and propaganda being presented to them, they must first be knowledgeable of America's film and television history, along with learning how those themes have changed over time. Walker achieves this by noting legendary 20th century television and film personalities such as Stepin Fetchit, Paul Robeson, Hattie McDaniel and Lena Horne in order to comprehensively illustrate the persons who have paved the way for blacks in Hollywood today. Past black directors and their films will also be discussed as I provide a quick history lesson in the ebbs and flows of black images on film and the challenges that have always existed for us to present an image of ourselves to the masses without compromising our integrity, finances, and relevance. Spike Lee's contribution to film will also be reviewed as he is the only other modern example of a black director in charge of his own visions and capable of creating films of his choosing on a frequent basis and large scale. The Madea Factory will most importantly challenge the reader to honestly look within themselves and at black culture to determine whether the images presented to them are worth their continued support and admiration. It is not a debate over the accuracy of Perry's caricatures and motifs, but rather it points out that because of these messages, Perry is continuing to propagate cultural fallacies so frequently and with such universal appeal, that they are often accepted without question or contemplation
“Reminiscent of a Familiar Face: A Conversation Worth Having” (2010)
Reminiscent of a Familiar Face: A Conversation Worth Having
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