The Socialist’s Journal: The More Things Change
*Last week I participated in a poetry slam event and having not written anything in years I searched through some of my …
Damn, Damn, Damn! MSNBC Moving to the Right; Abandoning Left, Liberal Slant: Report
*We reported on this development a few months back, but all we can say now is that with this update a lot of liberals …
Light Skin vs. Dark Skin: Colorism Has Elevated Kendrick Lamar Above J. Cole
*This shouldn’t surprise very many of you. Colorism or shadeism, is a form of prejudice or discrimination in …
Inside Broadway Review: ‘Bandstand’ is a Valentine to WWII Vets and the Power of Swing
*Despite its title, the new Broadway musical Bandstand is not a multimedia musical version of Dick Clark’s famed …
People of Note: Grandmaster Melle Mel Appearing at Lehman Center
*Grandmaster Melle Mel whose most recent recording is “Some Kind of Sorry,” will be appearing at Lehman Center in the …
Compelling ‘Dear White People’ Now Streaming on Netflix
The long awaited TV series “Dear White People,” based on the compelling and riveting film can now be seen on Netflix. …
J. Anthony Brown Reflects on Changes in South Central Since the 1992 Riots
*It’s been 25 years since the 1992 LA riots or as some prefer to call the event, an “uprising” or …
25 Years After L.A. Riots Damian ‘Football’ Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion
*Damian Monroe “Football” Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. But he wanted to make a name for himself, …
Damian ‘Football’ Williams Speaks with Billie Jordan Exclusively for 25th Anniversary of 1992 L.A. Riots – Q&A
*On April 29, 1992 an 18-year-old Damian “Football” Williams’ mob-persona took center-stage and …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Grammy Nominated Pianist Jeff Lorber Offers a New Thing in ‘Prototype’
*“When you are getting ready to build you build a bunch of prototypes…to the final prototype…a new thing. I though it …
Vernon Davis: NFL All-Pro Dominates Business Arena and Football Field (Watch)
*It’s no surprise that Vernon Davis, the superstar Washington Redskins All-Pro tight end, continues to excel on the …
Aretha Franklin Wants A Piece of Dionne Warwick’s Arse for Saying She was Whitney’s Godmother: Report
*Uh oh! We’ve got a bonafide old school celebrity war going down. And not just any ol’ celebs, but the Queen …
People of Note: The Appeal of Off-Broadway
*This writer had the opportunity to check out some off-Broadway productions last week. Often Off-Broadway and …
Remembering the Role of the Black Media 25 Years After 1992
*I was having a conversation last week with a local producer who was trying to put together a piece commemorating the …
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: The Worst Presidential 100 Days Ever
*Donald Trump got one thing right about the media hyped first 100 days measuring stick of a new president. It’s a silly …
