The Man Nobody Killed
At first, I didn’t want to read this book. It’s another story of a young Black man brutalized by police, denied justice, and forgotten by a system that never intended … Read more
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Colored Television
Writers writing about writers can feel cliché. But Danzy Senna’s Colored Television sidesteps the usual narcissism by turning the writer’s struggle into a broader meditation on identity, ambition, and the … Read more
What “James” Taught Me About Fatherhood, Freedom, and Being Seen
I’ve long admired Percival Everett’s ability to challenge narratives, particularly those surrounding Black identity and how our stories are told. I was first drawn to Everett through Erasure, a biting … Read more
Cookie Johnson Speaks Candidly About Life with Magic Johnson
Cookie Johnson, the wife of NBA legend Ervin “Magic” Johnson, just published a new book called, Believing In Magic, in which she shares details of her marriage to the NBA … Read more
The One – The Life and Music of James Brown
The first record I remember hearing was “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” I must’ve been five or six, but even at that age, James Brown’s rhythmic groove pulled me … Read more