Yo, yo, yo, it's ya boy, Check it With Rex. This is an independent segment I've added to the podcast I call "Check it From Within," where I give you all positive affirmations I've written, and then we discuss and all collectively get a chance to apply the affirmations to our lives and check it from within ourselves.Enjoy, and I pray this resonates with you!

This is a poem I wrote called "Black Serum" that discusses and highlights the injustices and recent tragedies of young Black people. As a Black man, it is my duty to fight and use my microphone to speak out against injustice.

Justice for Karmelo Anthony, Cyrus Carmack-Belton, Kohen Wiley, Daniel Erving, Nolan Wells, TJ Davis, Justin Johnson, Jerard Jackson, Tamla Horsford, Everette Jackson, Peter Spencer, Alonzo Brooks, Travis Myers, Taleah Lowe, Kendrick Johnson, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, and Alonzo Brooks.

Happy 4th of July to all Americans listening! This episode focuses on the contributions of Foundational Black Americans and the contributions they made to society and for this country as a whole.

This episode honors Juneteenth, a profound holiday in the black community that celebrates the cultural resilience and liberation of Foundational Black Americans.

This poem sheds light on the recent unjust death of young Cyrus Carmack-Belton and the sentencing of Karmelo Anthony.

Black lives matter and deserve to be nurtured and cared for. We are the foundation of this nation and will get through this as a community!

My hope is to bring people together with this poem. I hope you enjoy it.

This epsiode is about the importance of protecting your mental health. I hope this touches the souls of those that are struggling to protect their mental health and helps them overcome this season of their life and prevail.

This poem is about shooting your shot and learning how to take a chance on yourself and reap the fruits of your labor.

I hope this poem I wrote resonates and encourages you all to shoot your shot and take that risk because that shot you take could be the winning shot.

This episode dives into the elements of living a healthier lifestyle. It is my hope that it inspires someone to transform their life and take the steps necessary to achieve their desired changes!

This bonus episode is a poem I wrote that reflects my life journey, highlighting the challenges I've faced and the accomplishments I've made in my life thus far. Episode 6 will be released very soon, so keep an eye out for it!

Hope this poem I wrote touches someone's heart and resonates with their creative soul!