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Where do Black Men go?

I am at a loss. There is a frustration and anger within me that is mixed with sadness. I cry often and beat my fists into things, rather than people. … Continue reading

August 28, 2014 · 8 Comments

Here’s the thing…

The Police in Ferguson  Missouri are so out of control that it is mind numbing. A tragic situation has blown up into such a mess that Amnesty International has become … Continue reading

August 20, 2014 · 1 Comment

Poor Behavior Review: Theresa Rebeck on the Decline of Muffins and Morality

New York Theater “Poor Behavior,” Theresa Rebeck’s comedy at Primary Stages, revolves around a basic question: “What is goodness?” The play begins in the middle of a debate on the … Continue reading

August 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

The folder was purple…

The folder was not green. Even though my mother said I should be looking for a green folder. Folders were being thrown into the air as I frantically searched for … Continue reading

August 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Mork has left the building

This one hit me hard. He made me laugh as the cute alien I watched as a child. I had that strange feeling, that tingle of attraction to him in … Continue reading

August 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Home

I was massaging cocoa butter lotion into the dry arms of my 91 year old grandmother, when in a dazzling moment of clarity, she jolted out of Alzheimer’s looked into … Continue reading

August 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Tale of Two Shows…

First we take the ironically named show, “unforgettable”. CBS cancelled the show in its first season. Then they brought it back last summer to even worse ratings. Now they have … Continue reading

July 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Truth, Justice, and The Metropolis Way

It has been a long day, but a day full of grace and truth. Metropolis Illinois is a town of about 6,000 people. Or at least that’s what I was … Continue reading

July 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Flood and Water…

I’m going on a trip. Today I am joining the Campaign for Southern Equality. We are supporting a lovely couple who were denied their marriage license in Louisville. We are … Continue reading

July 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Art of Black Shaming

Originally posted on Black Millennials:
Black shaming is a tactic used to disparage the character and credibility of Black people when they are targeted by others. The duplicitous nature of…

July 26, 2014 · Leave a comment