I am wishing a special happy birthday to one of my best friends in the whole wide world, Shawn Gordon. He and I grew up together and he has been not only a friend, but a brother to me over the years. This man knows me and I know him. Even though he now lives in Atlanta, our bond remains as ...
Someoneās Life Is Tied To Your Dreams
Tyler Perryās BET Awards speech last week really had a profound effect on me.Ā As the movie director, writer and actor accepted the Ultimate Icon Award, he gave one charge to the people sitting in the room: āown your stuff.ā In other words, take control of your life and get in the driverās ...
I Met Congresswoman Maxine Waters
I never imagined that Iād meet Congresswoman Maxine Waters in person ā and get up close and personal with someone Iāve admired for so long.Ā But atĀ Summit 21 in Atlanta, thatās exactly what happened, and it was an experience I will never forget. The feisty California congresswoman, celebrated ...
Tyler Perryās A Madea Family Funeral ā Save Your Money
Let me say from the onset that I am a Tyler Perry fan. Not Tyler Perry the filmmaker. Not Tyler Perry the writer. Tyler Perry, the man. I love that he his living his wildest dream and continues to persevere in spite of the criticisms levelled against him. I find his composure dignified and ...
Adding Spice To Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta has a lot more flavor now that a little Jamaican Spice has been added to stir the pot. Atlanta is my favorite in the L&HH franchise. Always has been. Thatās mostly due to the fact that I went to university in Atlanta, so itās very familiar to me. Secondly, I ...