The brave women and men who lost their lives and homes because of who they were and who they refused to be would be less than thrilled regarding our current version of “Pride”. Beaten,jailed and living in constant fear of death and the destruction of your life tends to make you jumpy. A major way… Read More »
When I was twenty-three and dating what I had been told was this wonderful guy, it never occurred to anyone that this wonderful “catch” was seriously addicted to alcohol and drugs. In my younger days, we called these folks junkies. In dating this joker, no one ever mentioned this individual’s drug of choice and his… Read More »
Much like Jesus turning over tables because he was unhappy with the financial decisions and shenanigans going on in the church, I too must rip through a belief set that says : black fag your limits are defined and you must not play big in the world and limit what you can think, be or… Read More »
With an election just around the corner, beautiful bright black spirits being snuffed out, it is very easy to forget the thing that gave all of this a great big kick in the butt. The Occupy Movement is not leaving any time soon nor should it. I have been to marches, talks and interviewed dozens… Read More »
When I heard the news that another young black male had been gunned down, I was floored . When it was reported that there was some lag time to discuss what should be done, I became physically ill. As an Uncle, Grandparent and teacher of young black males, I always pray that they(young black males)… Read More »
When I talked with Eartha after her fabulous show, I was tongue tied. My love affair with the fantabuolus Eartha and the only cat woman that mattered began early. At seven, much to my father’s embarrassment, I enjoyed purring like the odd woman on Batman. There was something supremely divine and enchanting about this creature.… Read More »