PinnedMember-onlyTo Isaiah Rashad, With LoveRap music no longer inspires me for a few different reasons, so I haven’t really listened to a lot of rappers consistently in a few years aside from Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Nas and Jay-Z will always be playing somewhere in my background so there’s that too. So when…Isaiah Rashad5 min readIsaiah Rashad5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyAmericans: Sharp As A Bowling BallIn July 2020 Governor Brian Kemp sued then Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms after she attempted to make wearing masks a requirement in the city limits. The fact that the state Governor has this kind of time is beyond me, but then again Brian Kemp doesn’t do much anyway so…. …Covid 193 min readCovid 193 min read
Jun 8, 2022Member-onlyNick Cannon, Please RestTo see Nick Cannon smiling the way he is in the cover photo here warms my heart. It’s a smile I feel like he doesn’t often get to revel in and enjoy. Although I haven’t always agreed with Nick Cannon’s perspective in some areas, I can appreciate his huge talent…Nick Cannon3 min readNick Cannon3 min read
Mar 11, 2022Member-onlyThe Curious Case Of Jussie Smollett And the City of Chicago: The Verdict Is In.Back in 2020 when charges of disorderly conduct for falsifying evidence were reintroduced against Jussie Smollett, I wrote this article out of my disgust for the city of Chicago, particularly in city officials being so expedient with the pursuing of charges against Jussie, but turning a blind eye to R…Justice2 min readJustice2 min read
Mar 4, 2022Member-onlyLet Beyoncé RestWhen Beyoncé dropped the song “7/11” back in 2014, I was thrilled for her. Finally, she got to pull back some of the layers and just have fun. No overall message, no singing about heartache and strife, “7/11” was a song that gave Beyoncé a chance to just be, something…Beyonce4 min readBeyonce4 min read
Dec 28, 2021Member-only“Insecure” Ends, But We Will Be OK… Maybe.I think back on shows that were huge game changers for our culture. Good Times. The Jeffersons. Fame. A Different World. Girlfriends. These shows personified us. Our hopes and dreams; our fears and our struggles. They were pivotal in this by giving us the opportunity to see ourselves in the…Insecure3 min readInsecure3 min read
Dec 15, 2021Member-onlyAdele & Beyoncé: There Is No Comparison.I have long been a fan of Beyoncé. I have all of her albums, and have seen her perform countless times, including once in person. Her talent in dance and performance is fierce. Her voice can be high and jubilant, then haunting and full of mystery. She knows how to…Beyonce5 min readBeyonce5 min read
Nov 26, 2021Member-onlyThere’s No Place Like HomeThis Thanksgiving I have a lot to be grateful for. In particular, after being in housing transition all summer, my husband and I finally have a place to live. At the end of June we were kicked out of our rental home of 3 years with no explanation as to…Home5 min readHome5 min read
Jul 29, 2021Member-onlyDaBaby: When You Act Like The Contents Of Your DiaperSo last year Rick Ross pretty much shocked the shit out of me by holding Tory Lanez’s feet to the fire. “Money Falls Out”, the lead song from Tory’s 2020 album “Daystar” (also his first name) touts lyrics where he denies shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Rick Ross apparently didn’t take…Music5 min readMusic5 min read
Apr 6, 2021Member-onlyDMX And The Lost Art Of CompassionThough there are conflicting stories about his health, DMX is still fighting for his life, and his children are with him. In 1998 DMX put Def Jam records on one shoulder, the music industry on the other, and began one of the most storied careers in rap history. His first…Rap5 min readRap5 min read
