Growing up in black America makes you accustomed to certain things, almost by default. Of course, I can not speak for all black Americans, however it...
One day last fall, while I used to be in school at Howard University, I felt a bit uneasy about the work that several of my...
Black persons are never “amazing” and barely “great.” As unbelievable as they might be as black elders—especially within the South—they rarely admit it. Even of their...
After a protracted hiatus, Power Book II: Ghost returns for the ultimate five episodes of the series. I won’t hold you to that, I’ve been waiting...
I am unable to let you know how again and again I’ve watched “The Temptations,” a miniseries that aired during my sophomore yr in college in...
Over the past twenty years of writing on various platforms—my first blog post was June 3, 2004—I’ve shared my thoughts and opinions 1000’s of times on...
Frances Tiafoe is back within the US Open semis. I’m impressed. It is an incredible achievement to win five matches on the US Open against one...
There’s a certain joy that comes with being often called someone who not only watches but additionally enjoys all types of dark cinema. I’m the sort...
One of my favorite dichotomies of “life as a parent” is when a toddler drops a cookie or something on the ground and goes to choose...
Debacle is considered one of my favorite words within the English language. It sounds so expressive and descriptive. You haven’t got to know the definition of...
