The Kentake Page website recently developed internal issues that prevented me from publishing new posts. After the passing of Tamba Foday, the original web designer, in December 2024, a series of errors accumulated. I had to spend some time searching for a new web developer to resolve the issues. This setback meant shelving all the posts I had planned for June, as well as updates to older pieces. Additionally, I was unable to post on Substack because the two platforms are linked, and I prefer to keep the newsletter aligned with the website’s publishing rhythm. Coincidentally, this all unfolded as my sun transited into the 12th house—a time traditionally associated with internal retreat, rest, and deep reflection.
The good news is that the website is now back on track, although I have yet to test it by publishing a new post. Despite these challenges, I managed to publish two posts on the website, though it was a laborious process. I was determined to pay tribute to Kanya King, who passed away on 3 June 2026 after a battle with bowel cancer. King, the founder of the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards in London, transformed the landscape for Black British music and artists, and I felt compelled to honor her contribution. I also managed to publish a post about Tupac Shakur, who needs no introduction, but whose life and work continue to resonate as part of the continuum of revolutionary Black artistic voices.
Tomorrow is my birthday, marking the beginning of a new decade in my life. With the website temporarily out of action, I had the chance to reflect on my journey and what truly matters to me. I share a birthday with Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael), which brings me joy and inspiration. Because of this, I hope Kentake Page can also uplift and inspire others by offering a way to learn who they share a birthday or historical event with. One of my goals now is to ensure there is either a biographical or historical post for every day of the year.
Over the past 13+ years, I’ve dedicated myself to documenting Black history daily, filling four diaries with Black history birthdays and events. Some days are rich with stories, while on others, I find only a single person or event to commemorate. For example, if today is your birthday (June 28), you share it with George Padmore, Zelda Wynn Valdes, Marie Bernard Couvent (a complex and controversial figure), the Battle of Monmouth—where Black soldiers are documented among the Continental units that fought there—and Chris Hani. Therefore, there is a lot of work ahead of me—creating posts for every day, updating older articles to reflect my current perspective, and working on my book, all while holding down a full-time job. Wish me luck! Fortunately, with my three sons now grown, I can focus my maternal energy on bringing my creative projects, especially the book, to life.
Years ago, while taking a course on Vedic astrology, I heard a story about a man who visited an astrologer for a reading. The astrologer congratulated him on having five children, yet the man was not a father. Confused, the astrologer reviewed the dates and realized that, instead of children, the man had published five books. In astrology, the fifth house represents both children and creative output—so, in this case, his books were his offspring. Stories like this circulate among astrology students as reminders that symbolic houses can manifest through creative, intellectual, or spiritual “children,” not only biological ones.
Many of us refer to our projects as our “babies.” Kentake Page is very much like a child to me, born on December 21, 2012. Perhaps it is now entering its teenage years, demanding more of my time, my money, and my energy!
Thank you for reading and for your support.
Ancestral Blessings,
Meserette Kentake