I grew up in Live Oak, Florida, and go back to visit my family several times a year. My roots in the community run deep. That’s why the racism experienced […]
Can Live Oak Overcome Its History of Racism? Read More »
It started as I pondered Black Twitter’s response to Starbucks’ #RaceTogether campaign, a well-intended but clumsy foray into America’s racial morass. The poorly conceptualized initiative spawned a hashtag of its
Throwing Shade: How Black Women Use Humor on Social Media to Deflect Pain Read More »
MIAMI — When little Marlon Eason, 10, was shot and killed near his Overtown home while doing what children do, social media lit up with complaints about the black community’s
The Fallacy of ‘Black on Black Crime’ Ulterior Motive Revealed [Part 1] Read More »
Big thing popping in Broward County! The Broward County Teachers’ Union invited me to Nob Hill Elementary School for a literacy program designed around Junebug and the Gumbo Garden. In
The Four Cs @ Nob Hill Elementary School Read More »
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) in Fort Lauderdale holds a special place in my heart. I can still remember my first visit, just a few years
It was a great afternoon at AARLCC! (June 7, 2014) Read More »
I had a blast at Collins Elementary for their annual Career Day. Sometimes going into a school as a visitor for a program can be a harrowing experience, but the
Career Day @ Collins Elementary School Read More »
Thanks to Vernon Martin for having me on his monthly show on WMBM AM 1490, “FMU Live!” First, let me say that Vernon is EVERYWHERE! Not only is he
ON THE AIR! “FMU Live!” on WMBM FM 1490 – May 5, 2014 Read More »
I talk for a living but there is something about a microphone in a radio studio that is a little intimidating. Especially when it’s live. I’ve conducted interviews for the
LIVE on the air with Chief Jimmy Brown! Read More »
I love meeting my readers! This young lady’s grandfather purchased my book for her and then brought her to meet me. She was so excited! He said it was the
I love meeting new readers! Read More »
