If insensitive pronouncements and disingenuous statements could earn a “Peak Audacity Award,” this week’s winner would be Tyler Perry. The popular playwright, actor and filmmaker—best known for his outrageous pistol-packing matriarch alter ego, Madea—sparked instant outrage with his assertions during a recent podcast that successful single Black women could find mates more easily if they… Continue reading Mr. Perry, No Thanks: The Misguided Musings of A Delusional Black Man
Category: Getting The Bag/The Hustle
Every Goodbye Ain’t Gone
In the spring of 2009, my life was in a state of flux. My assignments were dwindling after several years of contributing to the Arts & Entertainment section of The Dallas Morning News, and I was expecting our third child. I wanted to continue writing but didn’t know what my options were. Salvation came by… Continue reading Every Goodbye Ain’t Gone
Back Outside, Back On-Site: Microagressions & Working Well With Others
Well, it was beautiful while it lasted right? Slowly but surely, many of us are having to return to the office. Our work group is on-site now three days a week. Layla was a big help and accompanied me to the office on early Saturday morning, helping me to clean out my desk and bring… Continue reading Back Outside, Back On-Site: Microagressions & Working Well With Others