Jussie Smollett is starting to look like a real Lyon king. The actor, who plays Jamal Lyon on the hit Fox show, Empire, is facing a firestorm of controversy after he filed a police report last month alleging that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in ...
Valentine’s Day: Not Just For Lovers
Let's start the day off with a whole lotta love. Today is Valentine's Day. Whoo-hoo. Contrary to popular belief, this isn't just a day for lovers. It's a day to spread love to anyone who means the world to us. So, that could be your parents, children, friends and even pets. It's also a day ...
It Matters If You’re Black Or White
Several years ago, I put a question to a group of my media colleagues, but was in no way prepared for the responses. We were in our newsroom discussing social issues when the topic of race came up. After an intense discussion, one of the men I was working with said he often wished he ...
What Love & Hip Hop Taught Me About Sex & Gender Reassignment Surgery
Warning: This article is graphic and not suitable for children. I never thought I would get an education from the Love & Hip Hop franchise, but that’s exactly what I got Monday night. My favorite star this season on Love & Hip Hop: New York is the oh-so-funny Sydney ...
Good Food, Good Company, Good Life
I never need an excuse to go to The Island House’s Thai restaurant, Shima. The food, atmosphere and service is so good that I’d be a fool not to go. So, when my good friend, Devano invited me to brunch and then extended a generous offer to treat, it was a no-brainer. Devano and I met ...
