If a single sentiment were used to describe today’s relationships between African-American men and women, the computer screen would read, “It’s complicated.” For every general conflict that can arise from connecting with the opposite sex—-career expectations, child-rearing, gender roles and … Read the rest
Flowers, breakfast in bed, handmade cards and a trip to my favorite bookstore: simple pleasures and affection from my family made my Mother’s Day joyous and next weekend, we look forward to yet another milestone: the birthday of Baby Girl … Read the rest
Earlier this year, as music fans watched one pioneering artist after another slip away, a friend and fellow DJ summed up the first few months of the young year with the following status update: “2016, you’re wack.” Month after month … Read the rest
If there were a tier system for vocals and artistry, somewhere between ‘maestro’ and ‘mechanical’ would be ‘a sangin’ fool’—-that guy or that lady who defines ‘hard in the paint’ when it comes to the vocals and could make the … Read the rest
“Can’t I criticize what I love?” Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon
It’s as close as your Facebook feed, your teenager’s tweets, your girlfriend’s Instagram or Uncle’s Pinterest boards: all of us are witnessing—and to a degree, participating in—-a social-media-driven celebration … Read the rest