“I don’t care if they like me. I didn’t come here to make friends. I don’t even care if they respect me, I know who I am. I got enough respect for myself. But I do not want them to … 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
……hostility peaking during the holidays has become a troubling modern tradition. Christmas trees, Kwanzaa candles and home cooking aren’t always enough to lighten the mood and music has to create a bridge, which is what R&B band Mint Condition is … Read the rest