Since the announcement of Michael Jackson’s death, the media has been scrambling to find a way to encapsulate, document and wrap up a life that, to many, means so much more than what simple words could ever express. At MTV … Continue reading →
I’ve been working on this short story for a while. I am attempting to encapsulate a moment in my life that led me on a particular path. One evening, five years ago, I witnessed something that I could never forget. … Continue reading →
When 10-year-old Jonathan E. McCoy wrote and delivered this speech “A New Petition” at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, he had no idea the controversy it would spawn. Though there have been numerous contrary posts, Jonathan remains unscathed by the venom … Continue reading →
BAMcinematek and Toyota present The 5th Annual Afro-punk Festival featuring Film, Music, Art, Skateboarding and Independence July 3 – 8 in Brooklyn, NY Thanks to BFF, I’ve been going to AP shows since 2005. Last year I did a feature … Continue reading →
In honor of Internet Week New York and the resulting bevy of resources, I’ve decided to contribute some of my own. A while back, Gawker posted a snarky list of job opportunities for J-School grads. I enjoy this site and … Continue reading →
