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 ...
Someone’s Life Is Tied To Your Dreams
Tyler Perry’s speech at the BET Awards last week really had a profound effect on me. As the movie director, writer and actor accepted the Ultimate Icon Award, he gave one charge to the people sitting in the room: “own your stuff.” What he was saying to them is, get in the driver’s ...
I Met Congresswoman Maxine Waters
I knew that I was going to get an opportunity to get up close and personal with my aunt (in my head) Maxine Waters. But, I had no idea just how close and personal I was about to get. The feisty California congresswoman, who is known around the world for reclaiming her time and fearlessly taking ...
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral – 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. That’s mostly due to the fact that I went to university in Atlanta, so it’s very familiar to me. Secondly, I ...
