When I was in the 5th grade, I imagined myself strung up by the neck from the swing set, and I have not been the same since. I was never very happy as a child; youth had been unkind to me. I was overweight, cripplingly shy, and I made for an easy target. I had to […]
Read More Whispered StoriesSince I have moved to the city, podcasts have become an essential part of my life. They help me survive my commute and they are one thing that nothing in the city is: free. So when I heard that Melissa Harris Perry was going to speak on the Another Round Podcast, I had to listen. […]
Read More Saying No To Great ExpectationsDuring a recent pseudo-political circus gathering for a certain comically precarious presidential candidate, a familiar face took the stage to show support for the Republican nominee. Like many other conservative politicians vying for a seat at his illustrious table might have done, Sarah Palin lauded Trump and displayed her resentment for the various protesting individuals and […]
Read More America’s Ban(d) of ThugsAs a lifetime Washington Redskins fan of 24 years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. I was born in 1991, and when my newborn eyes saw the Burgundy & Gold hoist the Lombardi trophy that year I knew that this was my team. I remember 1999, when Brad Johnson led us to […]
Read More An Open Letter to Robert Griffin IIIFebruary 28, 2016 | Madison, Alabama The rally was a spectacle. The air was filled with anticipation as Republican Presidential front-runner Donald J. Trump was coming to town. The Madison City School’s football stadium parking lot was decorated in red Republican-friendly clothing, Trump apparel and street vendors while mounds upon mounds of people gathered to […]
Read More A Different World: To Be Black at a Donald Trump RallyOn Friday, February 27, 2016, I was the guest speaker at Southern University for their Black Christian Union vesper service. While I was preaching about unity to the student body, a different message was being heralded on campus via social media. Several students on Yik Yak – an anonymous local feed for posting ideas and […]
Read More Southern HospitalityOn the day before the Super Bowl, mega-star entertainer and icon Beyoncé dropped a bomb. I watched my Twitter timeline grow into frenzy as the news leaked that Beyoncé had released a new music video. “Formation” is a creative celebration of black culture—specifically southern black life. The imagery of the video stands out strongly. Beyoncé […]
Read More When Activism Meets Capitalism: Beyoncé and “Formation”On Kirk Franklin and Kanye West Earlier this week, Kanye West released his new album entitled So Help Me God Swish Waves “The Life of Pablo.” This album was released exclusively on Tidal, so you’re forgiven if you haven’t listened to it yet. The word on the street is that this album has already been […]
Read More Losing My ReligionTonight for the 240th time, Duke and North Carolina will renew their storied rivalry in the Dean Dome. In anticipation of the big game (Go Tarheels!), I’m going to share the five greatest rivalries in American sports. Let the debate begin! Cowboys vs. Redskins This storied NFC East rivalry has featured many classic matchups. The […]
Read More The 5 Greatest Rivalries in SportsI get it. Steph Curry is amazing. He is probably the best shooter (not scorer, Durant still holds that title) we have ever seen since Reggie Miller. Steph can do no wrong in anyone’s eyes, he is a good-hearted man, has a loving wife and awesome kids. I get it. But it is still premature to […]
Read More Chef Curry Is Cooking, But LeBron Still Eats
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