Why Fall Is My Favorite Season!
What does fall or autumn mean to you? Fall is my favorite season. I think this could be some ancient preference encoded in my DNA. Fall means that another year's harvest has been successfully gathered....
View ArticleBook Reviews: The Scythe, Saint Camber
The Scytheby Balogun OjetadeI am continuing my research into modern pulp, especially pulp that seeks to redress or rectify some of classic pulp's shortcomings around race and other hot button topics....
View ArticleWATCH: This 11-Year Old Future Leader Scolds Ferguson City Council
Too often as an adult I find myself in a state of pessimism concerning this country's future, particularly when I see the horrible state many of our children are found in and the values I see them...
View ArticleShonda Rhimes and the Mainstream Media's Problem with Propelling Black People
Saturday, September 20th was the 30th anniversary of the US premiere of “The Cosby Show.” The tv guide was filled with Cosby Show marathons all weekend long and even after seeing every single episode...
View ArticleBlack-ish Premiere Tonight 9:30pm on ABC!
If you haven't seen the trailer, here it is -- From ABC:Andre 'Dre' Johnson has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow, four kids, and a colonial home in the 'burbs. But has success brought too much...
View ArticleAnd This is Why Black Folk Announce Every Movement to the Cops During a...
I got pulled over one time with one of my white friends in the car and did what I always do whenever I get pulled over: keep both hands on the wheel and announce to the cop very audibly that I'm...
View ArticleEric Holder and what his resignation means for black people
As Eric Holder prepares to step down as the Attorney General, he leaves behind a trail of cases; many seeking the kind of justice some believe only he could hand down. Holder was the driving force...
View ArticleMovie Reviews: The Equalizer, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The Equalizerdirected by Antoine FuquaDo not f*** with people you do not know. This goes double if they happen to be Denzel Washington. That's pretty much the only message here. It's a simple enough...
View ArticlePay your auto loan or don't drive!!!
I generally think that if you take out a loan you should adhere to the legally enforceable terms of the contact. So if you agree to pay X dollars back per month then you really should pay X dollars...
View Article**Update** Theresa and "Juicy" Joe Giudice Sentencing -- Joe Sentenced to 41...
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" Star's Theresa and Joe Giudice to be Sentenced TodayA little background.....Theresa and Joe Giudice are the New Jersey couple famous for their recurring appearance on...
View ArticleBook Reviews: Gentlemen of the Road, The Harlem Hellfighters, The Night Eternal
Gentlemen of the Roadby Michael ChabonIf you like adventure tales with a side order of mystery you might enjoy this book. Or if you just like buddy stories then this might be okay. And obviously if you...
View ArticlePresident Obama Sells Out Workers
We all are hypocrites in one way or the other. It's just part of being human. Nobody is consistent across the board on everything. However I am amazed by the fact that the Obama Administration has...
View ArticleThe Curious Case of Civis the Creepy Clerk
I ain't fooling, you need schoolingBaby you know you need coolingBaby way down inside, woman you need loveMuddy Waters- "You Need Love"Perv or Philanthropist?Some people are more touchy feely than...
View ArticleDaily Show Takes On AIG
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View ArticleMovie Reviews: Neighbors
Neighborsdirected by Nicholas StollerThis comedy film featured Seth Rogen in a lead role so I pretty much knew what I was going to get. Do you remember the first time that you fully understood you were...
View ArticleUpskirts, The Lincoln Memorial and Privacy
I believe in privacy. I also believe in free speech and free expression. Sometimes those values conflict. I have always believed that if an attractive lady has taken the trouble to put something on...
View ArticleSupreme Court Puts "Disparate Impact" Discrimination on the Chopping Block Again
When was the last time somebody said something like this to your face: "Sorry ma'am, we would have approved you for this loan but we can't because you're a woman"? Or how about this: "John, there's no...
View ArticleSupreme Court Blocks Texas Anti-Abortion Clinic Law
Hot off the press:WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed more than a dozen Texas abortion clinics to reopen, blocking a state law that had imposed strict requirements on abortion providers....
View ArticleJon Stewart Debates Bill O'Reilly on the Existence of White Privilege
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