Welcome to a Nation of Consciousness --
His name is Stanley Watson, though many know him as Terreal Blacc. He’s a poet, author, mentor, and encourager with a passion for connecting deeply with the people around him. He believes in the power of words to heal, inspire, and create a sense of comfort. Writing is his therapy, his passion, and his way of expressing emotions that might otherwise manifest in frustration. Through his words, he strives to bring understanding, hope, and love to others.
His journey hasn’t been ordinary. Prison wasn’t a place he learned to rest in—it became a place where he chose to grow, adapt, and rise above. Since being incarcerated, he has earned numerous certificates of completion, built meaningful rapports with staff, and dedicated himself to bridging the gap between inmates and staff. He believes in creating better lines of communication to reduce violence within the prison system and foster a sense of understanding and respect.
He has learned that being a man is more than just words—it’s about embodying values through action. Love is at the core of who he is—love for his Lord, his wife, and the people he is blessed to impact. He is a no-nonsense man, shaped by life’s challenges but guided by faith, purpose, and the belief that every encounter is an opportunity to understand someone better.
Outside of mentorship and advocacy, he finds joy in cooking, connecting, and creating.
He invites you all to take a journey with him as he taps into minds, share his perspective, and give you all a piece of who he truly is.
His Instagram is @nation_of_consciousness. https://www.instagram.com/nation_of_consciousness
Links to his published literary works:
THE NOTWAL: To family beginnings and destructive endings https://a.co/d/iqNMCoK
Love & consequences: Nothing in, nothing out https://a.co/d/0Vq6Yx2
A queens motivational journal https://a.co/d/7cx0cGL
Preview his song, “Friends Become Enemies”
https://unitedmasters.com/m/60aee6816ac7de25e9c675de