It’s a hot Saturday, and there are many places I could be, in theory, on the unofficial start to the…
Category: Editor’s Corner
My “Editor’s Note” is a hodgepodge of internal updates, reflections on my experiences as an African American, and occasional critiques of our political landscape. No schedule; I write on a whim.
Dadeville mass shooting: Cyclical American tragedy hits new low
“This is incomprehensible.” My eyes spoke for me as I struggled to watch the T.V. yesterday. We’ve all witnessed mass…
Angela Bassett’s controversial Oscar moment was an example of dignity amid discomfort
It wasn’t exactly a Claudette Colvin or Rosa Parks moment but many of us understood what we all perceived Angela…
Black history is so powerful Republicans want to bury it
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of the MAGA-fueled years of Republican extremism that has become the…
Right-wing media embraces Black suspects, ignores Black victims
Believe it or not, once upon a time, right-wing media giants like Fox News actually exercised some restraint when covering…
Monkeypox and Coronavirus: Opportunities to pause, think, and prepare for what’s next
I loathe conspiracy theories. I’ve said this before but as a journalist, I entertain possibilities, even when they stray from…
Your electric car (and tech) is powered by the cruel exploitation of Black children
The rain pours heavy, soaking his oversized pants and ripped shirt as he staggers up a mound of mud surrounded…
BET Awards: Garbage always smells worse in the summer
Forgive me if I’m late to the party. Frankly, I didn’t even want to go. Literally. Allow me to explain.…
Juneteenth: The (once) invisible holiday
Some extended holiday weekends are better than others. Juneteenth is still the newest federally observed holiday — and I’m loving…
Mainstream media emboldens White supremacy groups
Infamy used to be bad thing. Tarnishing your reputation meant a lifelong fallout you may not bounce back from. When…
