Why Aren’t We Thanking Tyler Perry for Creating the Comedy of the year, A Fall from Grace?
What do people want from Tyler Perry? This post is a transcript of this video. The man who has gifted us with the comedy of the year and the fantasy film of the year (fantasy because you have to suspend belief), A Fall from Grace. The man has been a …
About Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Love They Chose Over Everything
It was just announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be relinquishing their royal titles, duties and money. As a member of the Monarchy, Henry Charles Albert David is entitled to certain things, like “His Royal Highness” as a title, and public …
Summer Walker is Anxious and Awkward and I’m Glad She’s Here
Summer Walker is weird. She is awkward. She seems perpetually uneasy. And her presence and visibility is definitely not parallel with the “confident, Black woman” who we love to see and champion. And that is why her existence and visibility is even more important right now. I don’t think the …
Jesus is King and Kanye’s a Fool
Kanye West has become Christianity’s town crier and just released an album (and IMAX movie) called Jesus is King to make it official. Months ago, he started doing Sunday Services, and people were gagging in glee because they were so touched that this man was loudly proclaiming his love for …
Toni Morrison: The Favorite Teacher I Never Met
There are favorite teachers we will never meet. In 8th grade, my favorite English teacher assigned us Toni Morrison’s Sula. I have always loved reading so it was no thing to jump into the book. But once I was on those pages, those words mesmerized me, engulfed me and hugged …
An Oriki Tribute to Issa Rae for this ESSENCE Cover
Issa Rae of House Diop. First of her name. Slayer of Content. Opener of Doors. Creator of Best Life. Producer of Dreams. We hail you and this stunning cover. You deserve all the props and your work is making so many people realize that they too can be the architects …
An Oriki Tribute to Aretha Franklin: In Memoriam
Queen Aretha of House Franklin. First of Her Name. Dame of Detroit. Empress of Elevated Sound. Reverberation Royalty. Vocal Victor. Sovereign of Soul. Aural Authority. Your job is done. Rest with the stars. ✨ And SCATTER DEM at Heaven’s next karaoke night. 🎙️🕊️🕊️
An Oriki Tribute to Oprah Winfrey
Presenting Oprah of House Winfrey. First of her name. Changer of the world. Protector of the Realm of Noirpublic. Creator of Paths. Breaker of Chains and Limits. Walker in God’s grace. Simply, Queen. Madame, we hail you. Looking like Diasporic Jollof cooked to perfection. This cover snatched my edges and …
Why is Dennis Rodman Looking Like the Ambassador of Struggle?
Dennis Rodman took to CNN yesterday, wearing a MAGA hat, to weep about how people came at him when he first stood with Donald Trump and went to North Korea on his behalf. All snot-nosed and rambling about how he’s been waiting for such a time as this. This former …
An Oriki Tribute to Yara Shahidi, a Rising Star
Yara of House Shahidi. First of her name. Builder of Generational Bridges. Teller of Truths. Thoughtful Activist. “It” Factor Maven. Brilliant Being. Niece goals. Taker of Fierce Photos. You didn’t come to play on this cover!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We see you, sis. And I cannot wait for what is in store for …