"I learned that one of my family members became one of over 30,000 Americans who die every year as a result of gun violence. My cousin became one of the tragic statistics that I, unfortunately, cite most often in my work."
Last Saturday, at a workshop for Black girls, a sweet-faced 17-year-old talked to me about how the boys at her high school viewed her developing body.
Dear Donald, Over 30 plus years you have been an amazing friend; endorsing my books, coming to my shows, flying me on your planes, your helicopters, and even allowing my family members and myself to stay in your house in Florida many times. So, it kinda pains me to know that my public statements about […]
Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House, which allowed for this incredible photo-op.
Taye Diggs is set to release a second children's book, Mixed Me, to teach young biracial children how to embrace their multicultural, multi-hued identities. But before it hits shelves, it needs a few edits... from a multiracial person.
Regardless of how many Black friends you have, whether or not you intended to offend anyone, or how clever you might think you're being...Do. Not. Do. Blackface. Ever.
Where’s the line between being supportive and being an enabler? Where’s the line between being a critic and being the cancer? Lamar Odom is an addict. He was found unconscious in a brothel after partying with the girls for days, with reportedly “every drug imaginable in his system,” and visible track marks on his arm. He […]
What's the one thing that usually ruins an athlete's career? Hint: It's not a rap album. It's women.
Gil Scott Heron said in a 1970 poem, “the revolution will not be televised,” explaining in an interview years later that he meant change can’t…
For the past 20 minutes I sat at my desk, going through thousands of pictures and trying to find the image of this burger I…
With season two of the hit Starz drama series Power coming to a close, and the dawning of season two of FOX's Empire on the horizon
She’s only asking us to call her Caitlyn. But despite that fact, people have made some distinctly opinionated comments on Caitlyn Jenner‘s gender transition. Immediately after the new her debuted on the cover of Vanity…