Farewell, Malcolm Jamal WarnerFarewell, Malcolm Jamal Warner
It appeared to happen too quickly. We lost a childhood icon. The recent, heartbreaking news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s accidental passing in Costa Rica impacted me
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Unexpected DepartureOzzy Osbourne’s Unexpected Departure
Speaking of unexpected departures, the nature of mortality contrasts with the legacies of cultural titans like Ozzy Osbourne. We wish such figures possessed immortality, their
Jeffrey Epstein’s Shadowy LegacyJeffrey Epstein’s Shadowy Legacy
Situations like the cover-up of Jeffrey Epstein’s shadowy legacy are some of the reasons for my aversion to geopolitical debates. For me, most people are
How Black People Flunked Marcus Garvey Jr.How Black People Flunked Marcus Garvey Jr.
Because of disappointment, I still needed to write an in-depth reaction to Marcus Garvey’s story. My dissatisfaction is not with Garvey but with the black
Queen Lauren London Salutes Her Fallen KingQueen Lauren London Salutes Her Fallen King
I’ve always appreciated Lauren London as the correct type of wifey. At a time when feminazis have hijacked the masculine energy of a household, Lauren
Mixed Emotions from the Assassination of Nipsey HussleMixed Emotions from the Assassination of Nipsey Hussle
I’ve never had tears in my eyes for someone I’ve never met, except for the assassination of Nipsey Hussle. This man’s murder had a profound
Honoring the King of Los Angeles – Nipsey HussleHonoring the King of Los Angeles – Nipsey Hussle
This is the world we live in. It is a world that does not want anyone to change it. Many people are full of hate.
Tribute to the Goddess of SoulTribute to the Goddess of Soul
Many feminists have tried to claim Aretha Franklin as a woman’s rights activist. She was not. The “Goddess of Soul” was a civil rights activist.
A Tribute to the Artist Known as PrinceA Tribute to the Artist Known as Prince
We are losing our most talented icons in a hurry. In the last decade, we’ve lost enough icons | from the United States | to
The Legacy of Muhammad AliThe Legacy of Muhammad Ali
The legacy of Muhammad Ali taught us that to be a legend, you must first have the courage to declare it. Nobody knows you better
A Tribute to Richard TaylorA Tribute to Richard Taylor
In my pedagogy, I was taught that grief comes with [1] shock/denial, [2] anger, [3] bargaining, [4] depression, and [5] acceptance. Such is the shattering
What if Whitney Houston Stayed with Bobby BrownWhat if Whitney Houston Stayed with Bobby Brown
Look at this as a hypothetical scenario. Hear me out. First, did the media alienate Bobby Brown (the lion) from his family? Second, Bobby Brown
Has Dr. King’s Dreams Come Through?Has Dr. King’s Dreams Come Through?
The dream was limpid. Dr. King had imagined a Western world where people treated each other with dignity. He saw a place where the descendants
Nelson Mandela Against the Fall of South AfricaNelson Mandela Against the Fall of South Africa
Some may typify his presidency as his triumphant finish. Others may acclaim him for conceiving a diverse South Africa. Therefore, the question is, did the
May Junior Wisman Rest In PeaceMay Junior Wisman Rest In Peace
The first time I fell in love with Hiphop was in 1987 when I was a little boy. Since then, it was as if something