Family, faith, working hard and giving back: on one hand, she’s a woman navigating through life just like the rest of us, balancing her hustle and humanitarian endeavors while sharing personal ups and downs with the world at large. On the other hand, she’s not like anyone else…..because this particular woman is Sheila Escovedo, better… Continue reading Shaking It Up, Shutting It Down: A Chat With Sheila E.
Tag: The Dallas Morning News/Briefing Column
Keep It Real, Make It Plain: Truth Is Love, Not Hateration
“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 of self. It’s the famous James Brown refrain from “Get Up (I Feel Like Being… Continue reading Keep It Real, Make It Plain: Truth Is Love, Not Hateration
No ‘Cans’ Left, Zero F’s Given: Beyond 40 & Over The BS
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”― Audre Lorde A few years ago, I went to a concert featuring former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino. Just as she had been during Season 3 of the program, Barrino was a stage-slaying siren who moved the crowd… Continue reading No ‘Cans’ Left, Zero F’s Given: Beyond 40 & Over The BS
Ain’t No Party Like a Love Jones Party……
Sampling buffets, twirling on the dance floor with some bubbly in hand as you mingle with family and friends— for many people, few things lift the spirit and soothe the soul better than being a guest at a well-executed celebration. But when the onus is on you to book the venue, finalize the seating arrangements… Continue reading Ain’t No Party Like a Love Jones Party……
Anthony Anderson: “Black-ish,” “Cosby Show” Comparisons & The N-Word
In this day and age, it’s a pretty plausible scenario: Your African-American son recites lyrics during a school talent show that include ‘the n-word’ and is subsequently expelled. As their parent, how do you feel you should respond? If your answer is to appeal on his behalf to the school board and caution the members… Continue reading Anthony Anderson: “Black-ish,” “Cosby Show” Comparisons & The N-Word