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The True Implications of the “Down-low”
The impetus for this post is a personal theory of my own about this topic. I say this in the beginning because I want to make definitively clear that it is just a theory. The theory may be founded on what I think is common sense, and bolstered by statistics, but it remains theory at … Read more
No Time for Excuses?
Yesterday, President Obama delivered what could prove to be a seminal speech at Morehouse College’s 2013 commencement ceremony. During the speech, which was considerably less “safe” than what I expected and what Mr. Obama has shown at other commencements, he touched on issues at the core of Black male identity and made some very personal … Read more
The Legendary Charles Ramsey
Her’s a quick post to give you guys notice that there’s a new American Hero. His name is Charles Ramsey, and he is the man responsible for the rescue of three Ohio women, including Amanda Berry, who have been missing for at least 10 years. Also, there was a six year-old kid involved who … Read more
A Lynching In Central Park
Last night I watched a compelling documentary about 5 Black teens falsely accused, arrested, and convicted of a brutal assault and rape of a jogger in Central Park in the Spring of 1989. This documentary, entitled ‘The Central Park 5″ chronicles the unfortunate story of how these teens were arrested, prosecuted, and railroaded every step … Read more
Of Mice and Men
I killed a mouse today. I had been in a Cold War with my rodent adversary for close to two days, my attempts to trap without killing him failing against his superior awareness and agility; and when I say “superior awareness and agility” I’m really saying I truly believe the mouse could apparate like those … Read more
The Survival Guide Pt. 1: The Barbershop
I know my blog output has suffered recently, but having a job where I (now) have to write for a living and trying to write a book don’t leave a whole lot of time for blogging. I’ve learned a lot in my time since I moved up to DC and my first full-time job, and … Read more
Optimized Duality
I’m a grown ass man. I’ve been saying that since I was eighteen years old but being grown is relative. I’m sure when I’m fifty, I’ll look back and say, “You ain’t know shit boy”. Until then, I’d like to think of myself as pleasantly seasoned at the comfy quarter-century mark. Seen a lot of life with … Read more
The T-Dog Theory: The Walking Dead and Politics
Let me get started by saying this: “The Walking Dead” blows. It certainly used to be great, but it appears that chimpanzees have gradually replaced humans as principle writers. The season finale was laughably boring and had no sense of pacing or drama. Somehow, the writers managed to make a boring finale episode of a … Read more
Borrowed Culture
There is a phenomenon that is sweeping the Interweb. It is seemingly inexplicable. No one knows why it becomes pervasive so quickly. But the evidence is right there for everyone to see. White people borrowing Black Culture. There is a level of coolness that comes from being that one White dude who can hit the … Read more
The Franchise
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral argument in a pretty big case: Shelby County v. Holder. This case involves the Section 5 “preclearance” provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But to truly understand the case and its significance, you should know a bit of backgroun . . I … Read more
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