“Baby boy, you’re only as funky as your last cut.” ~ Andre 3000 I’m sitting at my kitchen table, devices spread out, full from a bomb-ass omelette I made, ready to tell you (and myself) the obvious. I haven’t been writing. At all. Like, not even a little bit. And I’m bummed about it. So hopefully, me writing about not writing will make me do it. This time last ... Read More
The Myth of the All-Knowing Age
Bevy Smith recently turned 47, and she celebrated by dropping a few gems on her Twitter followers this weekend. The New York media socialite, lifestyle mentor and host of “Fashion Queens” often talks about the freedom that creating your own life affords (she also hosts dinner parties for the best and brightest stars). She’s a vet in the game, so I was surprised to read her ... Read More
St. Jude Children’s Hospital Celebration of Hope
This weekend I was honored to attend the 2013 St. Jude Children's Hospital Celebration of Hope Seminar Weekend. The weekend gathered African-American media professionals, radio personalities and executives, bloggers and clergy from across the country to learn about the work and impact of St. Jude on children's cancer research. St. Jude is close to my heart because it's right ... Read More
On Being Mary Jane
Simply put, Being Mary Jane was awesome. Mara Brock Akil never disappoints in her stories about black women. With every project, her sense of realism and passion in her work elevates. It was racy, thought-provoking and best of all, realistic. So realistic that people, myself included, had to blink a few times to make sure this was playing out on network cable on a weeknight ... Read More
Lessons Homecoming Should Teach You
Unless you've been under a rock (and just don't care for urban media) you read about the backlash Vibe Magazine is getting regarding a story published about former cross-dressing Morehouse students. I won't go into details, but regardless of the story's content or point, students took it personally, defending their dear Morehouse to the death. Amongst the pandemonium, I read a ... Read More