Gil Scott Heron Has Died, Long Live Gil Scott Heron

During a period of which I look at as the American Renaissance, a time during the 60′s and 70′s, a spiritual awakening was taking place on city streets and in communities across the country. Art, film, television all pushed through...

May 28, 2011 4:27 pm / 2 comments

“The Cosby Sweater Project” Is ‘Must See I-T!

Looking for a bit of fun in your day? Of course you are, who isn’t? I have a suggestion for you, something I just stumbled on and had a lot of fun with. The fun revolves around a new stable in America, maybe even the world. A celebration...

May 19, 2011 9:34 am / no comments

Today Is The Day ‘Love Died’ Bob Marley 1945-1981

The great, the incomparable, the man who did it first, sang about love, peace and harmony, bringing folks of all walks together to throw their fist in the air for world equality and love of the fellow human – Bob Marley died on this...

May 11, 2011 12:29 pm / no comments

Note To Starz: ‘Camelot’ Sucks

I hate to do this for a few reasons. 1. Art is subjective. 2. Publicly putting down someone’s art and vision is bad karma, and just plain bad. However, I have to go out on a limb here because my sensibilities have been so completely...

May 3, 2011 1:04 pm / 37 comments

My Two Minute Bracket [March Madness]

Folks, I have found that over thinking your March Madness brackets can only be a detriment. Like playing basketball, you have to go with your instincts. You have to see the whole court and make snap decisions. At the risk of sounding sexist,...

March 16, 2011 5:50 pm / no comments