Mint Condition Makes Music at the Speed of Life
In 1991, I was the music editor at my college newspaper. It was an exciting time because seminal groups such as A Tribe Called Quest, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, De La … Read more
Frederick J. Goodall
Remembrance: Teena Marie
When I first heard about Teena Marie’s death, I thought it was just another Twitter hoax. After searching a few news sites, I learned that she really did die on December … Read more
Falcon Soars in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Since I was a child, I’ve collected African-American superhero action figures. My collection includes Black Panther, Luke Cage, Cyborg, Black Lightning, Storm, Black Vulcan, Nick Fury, Aqualad, and many others. … Read more
Spark Some Fun in Miami with Sea-Doo and deadmau5
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m passionate about two things: adventure and music. When I can combine the two, I’m overjoyed. That’s why I’m so excited about the upcoming … Read more
Spoken Word Tribute to African-American Sports Legends
In this video, poet Raliq Bashard delivers, “Champions,” a powerful spoken word tribute to the sports legends who broke down barriers and paved the way for today’s superstars. Click here … Read more
Review: Nokia Lumia 1520 is a Powerful Device with an Outstanding Camera
Let’s get this out of the way right now – the Nokia Lumia 1520 is big. And by big, I mean ginormous. Unless you regularly wear cargo pants, carrying this … Read more
Top Vehicles at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit
My mother bought me my first Hot Wheels vehicle when I was very young. Since then, I’ve been intrigued by cars. I’d spend hours drawing new car designs in my … Read more
Things To Do on an Overnight Trip to Santa Barbara, CA
Although I’m a proud Texan, I have a secret crush on California. I love the scenery, weather, beaches, and laid-back vibe. Over the years, I’ve visited all of the major … Read more
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT Will Satisfy Your Need for Speed
When my 10-year son saw the 2014 Mitsubushi Lancer GT parked in my driveway, he went berserk. “That’s the car I use in my video game,” he yelled. “I love … Read more
Keep Your Neck in Style with Freshneck
I get bored easily. My nightstand is a repository of half-read books. TV shows only have about 10 seconds to hold my interest before I click the remote. And my wardrobe? I … Read more