Kicking off my new series, Uplifting Black Voices, over on Yopp I interview executive producer, web reality star, entrepreneur, and social media influencer, Ressie G. Ressie opens up about his personal journey and we discuss his time with Chasing: Reality, media representation, activism, his new company, ReVoyce, and much more. And now our feature presentation.
Not everyone will like me. But there will be those who will accept me just for what I am. I will develop myself to such a point of excellence, intelligence and brilliance that I can see through any problem and deal with any crisis. I will become such a master of my own abilities and … More This Year’s Beaux
This summer I’ve been busy working on articles, editing pieces, working on some upcoming projects and catching up with peers and loved ones alike. In spite of the fact that I proudly identify as an antisocial misanthropic introvert, I treasure my Squadron for the treasures they are. In fact it’s because I’m an antisocial misanthropic … More Conversations
Late last year I had the privilege and pleasure of being invited to The Scenario Radio Show to celebrate and discuss the 20th anniversary of HBO’s The Wire; arguably one of the greatest television series of all time. … More The Wire: 20 years later
The wait is over. Spyfunk! is here. Espionage, Intrigue, Secrets, Lies. Welcome to the world of Spyfunk!, a collection of spy tales that put characters of African/African Diaspora descent front and center. These exciting stories range from conventional to extraordinary, with stories that follow the rules and break them. The settings range from the past … More Spyfunk!
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month. Over in the Literary Underworld, this Literary Underlord provides a list of exceptional Black & LGBTQ media — not necessarily the titles you’ve already heard of.
Over on Yopp I have the privilege and the pleasure of interviewing author, inspirational speaker, activist and podcaster Britt East. And we get into all of the things. From his award winning book A Gay Man’s Guide To Life, to racial justice, activism, supporting our trans siblings, becoming the best versions of ourselves, his new … More A Gay Man’s Guide To Life: An Interview with Britt East
Well since the announcement has been made, I can share the exciting news. My short story, The Bonds That Bind, will be included in the upcoming Spyfunk! anthology. Espionage, Intrigue, Secrets, Lies. Welcome to the world of Spyfunk!, a collection of spy tales that put characters of African/African Diaspora descent front and center. These exciting … More Coming Soon: Spyfunk
You think you know but you have no idea. Most of you believe you’re familiar with the fable, The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. What if I told you that the Big Bad Wolf, or Bad Wolf rather, was in fact the hero? What if Bad Wolf’s only crime was defending his terrain … More Stonewalled
One of my favorite interview with one of my favorite people. … More Gail Force: An Interview With The Indomitable Gail Simone
“The path of the One is made by many.” —The Oracle, The Matrix films Be it a social media post, an academic essay, a news article, or a novella, many of my readers know that I am very prone to include profound quotes in my work. A number of those quotes have guided me and … More And I Quote
This may be one of the hardest posts I’ve had to write which is why I’ve been putting it off for as long as I have. … More A Guiding Light
Over on How To Love Comics, I provide a character study on Wonder Woman’s replacement, rival, and eventual ally, Achilles Warkiller, also known as the Olympian. The piece is the latest installment in HTLC’s A Year Of Wonder series which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the iconic Amazon throughout the year. Here it is. Your … More Enter The Olympian
Over on OUTvoices I break down as to why I don’t see it for Wandavision; how Monica Rambeau was arguably the breakout star; and not framing the show from Rambeau’s perspective was a missed opportunity for an excellent series. And now, our feature presentation.
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” —Maya Angelou Over on OUTvoices, I pay tribute to the life and legacy of one of the greatest superheroines ever, the late Monica Roberts.
The month of February may have ended but the celebration of #BlackExcellence continues 24/7, 365. Making my return to Yopp and speaking with the cadence and conviction of Black Bolt, I discuss 8 truths of the Black Experience that are often neglected or purposely misrepresented: The driving force behind antiblackness and systemic white supremacy is … More We Hold These Truths of the Black Experience To Be Self Evident
And now for some exciting news that I’ve been sitting on for the past couple of months. Yours truly is the newest contributor to Out & About Nashville magazine. Making my debut in this month’s issue, I explain why I’m giving a hard pass on a significant portion of so called “Black Media.” I can’t … More Out & About Nashville
I just got news that journalist, activist, trailblazer, real life superhero, and close personal friend, Monica Roberts has passed away. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it now, and I’ll say it again many times afterwards. There have been a number of us who have come up through the equal rights activism ranks. Monica, without question, … More Rest In Power Monica Roberts
Looking for some great television shows to watch? Well you’re in luck. It’s that time again where I list the top tv shows of the past year. Many titles are familiar but a number of them definitely amped it up this past season. For a series to be selected for this list, it has to pass … More Best Television Shows of 2019
The most disrespected person in America is the Black Trans Woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black Trans Woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black Trans Woman.
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