So perhaps by now you have had the chance to see ‘Selma’ in theaters. (If not, you don’t want to miss it.) There’s also additional buzz around the soundtrack for the film […]
Another Amazing Song From ‘Selma’…
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No Love From Dr. Pepper…
Wow! Dr. Pepper is giving away $23K in tuition to associate higher education, with career goals and sugar sweetened beverages. So what should I do? Well of course I entered!! 1 winner. […]
Did Fey & Poehler Take Their Cosby Jokes Too Far?
The internet is already buzzing with commentary on last night’s 2015 Golden Globe Award Show. From film snubs, to worst dressed and most moving acceptance speeches, one definite highlight (or low-light?) came when Tina […]
Media Coverage Limited For NAACP Bombing Attempt
A failed bombing attempt at a local chapter of the NAACP in Colorado Springs, CO yesterday created even larger waves via Twitter when thousands couldn’t find coverage from mainstream national media last […]
As Protests Continue, The First Family Talk ‘Race’ in People Magazine
I awoke early this morning to a Twitter feed informing me that President Obama and the First Lady were sharing their experiences with racism in People Magazine. And then my stomach dropped. […]
‘Fed Up’ Documentary Hits Home in Los Angeles…
“I don’t want that to happen to me,” my 9-year-old son whimpered with tears streaming down his face. We’d just finished watching the documentary, Fed Up – which targets the childhood obesity epidemic and the role the food industry plays in marketing unhealthy foods to children. Motherhood provides a myriad of situations where I am faced with supplying just the right words to comfort my son in times of despair. However this time I was well equipped with what to tell him…
Much Ado About Theatrics: Django Unchained Actress Gets to Follow the Rules Too
I’ll be the first person in a dogfight to throw down for equal justice and constitutional rights under the law for all people. I’ve been an advocate and community activist supporting race […]
Exhibit A: Proof There’s More Than Snow in Nova Scotia…
Greetings fellow Angelenos back in California. Yes, I have landed in Nova Scotia, Canada and with less than a week under my belt, I’m taking a quick moment to post a terrific time lapse […]
Understanding Ferguson: Electing Obama Isn’t Enough…
Like most headline news, the Ferguson story will ultimately face an expiration date for ongoing coverage. Although currently center stage, it’s only a matter of time before this one will fade […]
Neighborly Etiquette 101…
How absolutely apropos it was to finish an article on preparing to move away from my family home of nearly 40 years, to then experience a slight muddle with the novice neighbor next door shortly thereafter. As a bit […]
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