“In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act.“ -George Orwell “In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.” -Albert Einstein If you have uttered the words, “LET’S TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!”, [...]
Most of us will agree that the movie industry is not what it used to be. Many films from days long gone are being remade. Comic book movies are being made every summer. In my opinion this shows a startling lack of creativity or imagination. (Those of you familiar with my blog know I have [...]
The other day I had to catch myself. I was watching a morning news show and the host, who happens to be Black, mentioned that she rides horses. In my head I said, “Man she ain’t Black.” What Black person do you know that rides horses? Where did this thought come from? Why did I [...]
“I don’t know about you, but I think about my Black maleness everywhere I go: walking down the street, in elevators, in stores, at the gym, in crowds, on trains, on airplanes, around other Black men, and especially around large crowds of white people. Even as a thirty-eight-year-old man, I can’t seem to shake [...]
We are no longer slaves. Our menus should reflect that. I love my grandmother and great-grandmother but lard and salt pork aren’t the best choices for health. Sure, they make the food taste good, but is it worth the risk? Now I am not saying let’s get rid of soul food. But what I am [...]
