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 ...
Haitian Film, Kafou Is Cinematic Gold
See, this is exactly why I love films. I haven’t reviewed a movie since God knows when, but after watching a screening of the 2017 thriller/comedy, Kafou at The Island House Cinema this weekend, I just knew I had to. The Island House Film Festival screened the film on Saturday. If I’m ...
When Facing Criticism Know What To Ignore
You can’t stop people from talking. That’s a fact of life. People who you have never met, shared nothing more than small talk with or have spent just a few minutes in their company suddenly feel empowered to make judgment calls about who you are and what you represent. This week, I have ...
