The work begins after the funeral Grief has a strange rhythm. First, you deny. Then, you bargain. Then, if you’re honest, you get angry. But eventually—if you’re strong—you begin to recover. Not forget. Not excuse.…
Better (not) Call Tyrone
This one is personal. I’m sharing it here because I know some of y’all will feel this too—maybe too well. I’m not writing him off, but I had to write this down. As a form…
Winners vs. Losers
This was prompted by listening to the Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM Let’s get something straight, the Confederacy lost.Not just on the battlefield, but morally, historically, and spiritually. They lost. But if you’ve looked around…
MAGA Mike Johnson Sent Congress Home for the Summer
And no, this wasn’t a reward for hard work and dedication.Democrats got to go home too.This wasn’t due to renovations—no fresh paint, wallpaper, or carpet. I was once sent home from work for using the…
The Ghost in the Mulch Pile
Originally written August 2022 This weekend I had an “ah-ha” moment—one of those realizations that many Black people may already know deep down, but I hadn’t fully connected the dots until now. I now have…
Abusive Relationship
Originally written and published by as op-ed piece for the Micheal Smerconish Show on SiriusXM, August 2022 Black America is in an abusive relationship. A relationship where everybody knows about it but, our friends, neighbors,…
Maybe MAGA was right.
This morning I heard Lurie Daniel-Favors say she might owe MAGA an apology—for calling them crazy over all that “deep state” talk. And you know what? I’m running with it. For years, the far-right screamed…
You Are Never Going to See The List
As I listen to the pundits, late-night comedians, and MAGA-verse mouthpieces like Kash Patel and Pam Blondie (I know but just can’t resist), I’m getting really clear on one thing—we are never going to see…
Chosen Few ’25
For the second year in a row, I made the pilgrimage to the Chosen Few Picnic & Festival. Last year I didn’t know what to expect—other than the music. House Music. The soundtrack of my…
Black Joy – Chosen Few ’24
Getting ready for Chosen Few 2025! Post to come later… House Music! As soon as we hit the parking lot, we could hear it. The beat, uniquely Chicago, so familiar to my ears, so nostalgic…