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Continue reading →: Silence, Armchair Activism, and Award Shows: Why More Men Should Speak OutThere’s a certain amount of arrogance in choosing to remain silent. There’s also resolve. You could throw in some privilege, a hint of the spoiled, disgruntled and the rock solid certainty that what has gone before absolutely does not definite what is or what will be. I’m talking about myself…
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Continue reading →: Kevin Hart, Who Wins? Trolls or the Oscars?So, Ellen wants Kevin Hart to host the Oscars. You may have heard that Hart took himself out of consideration for the role after trolls dug up some old – for old read 2009-ish – homophobic tweets. They used these as evidence that he’s a terrible person who shouldn’t be…
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Continue reading →: Aquaman Shows Us Why Representation MattersI saw Aquaman on Christmas Day and loved it. Jason Momoa’s carefree, hippie superhero was charming and engaging, and there were even a few black people in the film. A very few, two really, but both had lines and a prominent role in the story line. They were also atypical.…
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Continue reading →: That Thing with Alice Walker? It’s Icke-y, but Let’s Keep Some PerspectiveSo, Alice Walker is in the news this week, and not for penning her next pro-black, pro-female tome against oppression. In The New York Times Book Review Sunday, she endorsed “And the Truth Shall Set You Free,”a book by British conspiracy theorist David Icke. Now, everyone is going nuts. Many critics say…
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Continue reading →: There’s a Connection Between the National Enquirer and the 2016 ElectionI was in the gym a few days ago when I saw it: National Enquirer publisher in league with Trump. Ordinarily I would’ve just rolled my eyes and refocused my attention elsewhere. First, it’s a Trump story. Second, it’s the National Enquirer. I’m no Woodward or Bernstein admittedly, but I…
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Continue reading →: Here’s Wishing Priyanka and Nick the Best, Mariah SmithI don’t know much about Indian culture. In fact, the closest I’ve been to any is second-hand stories from my friend Deanna, a fabulous movie called “Lion” starring Dev Patel, and my nephew, who is currently in Calcutta or thereabouts on a tour of Asia. I do know that actress…
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Continue reading →: A Shortcut to a Dream, a Fast Road to TroubleI love clichés. Some of my favorites include: all that glitters ain’t gold, a hard head makes a soft ass, and never trust a salesman. These phrases have lasted for a reason: There’s more than a grain of truth in them. Sadly, all of clichés I just mentioned are applicable…
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Continue reading →: Ellen Pompeo, Thank You for Speaking the TruthOrdinarily I’m not one to congratulate anyone for doing what they’re supposed to do. I tend to make fun of people who orate at length about how great they are for behaving the right way. You know, because we’re adults, and that’s how we should roll? You know what I…
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Continue reading →: Zayn, Beware the OvershareSinger Zayn is getting a ton of flack for saying that he no longer identifies as Muslim. Now, ordinarily my relationship with God – or anyone else’s for that matter – is not something I care to discuss. I rarely report on anything related to this kind of subject matter.…
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