Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of my favorite writers. He’s just finished up, by my count, his 26th issues of Black Panther. As the series takes a new direction-…… Read more “Under the Eyes of Bast: In Black Panther, Ta-Nehisi Coates Gives in to the Gravity of the Diaspora”
He Was My Hero: Dealing with the Wreckage of Nasir Jones
Illmatic gave me the strength to continue living when I was a teenager. It was during my sophomore year at Brooklyn Technical High School when I had…… Read more “He Was My Hero: Dealing with the Wreckage of Nasir Jones”
Black Officers in a White System: When Black Personhood Exists in the Police
On March 11th, attorney Mike Laux filed suit against the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) on behalf of several black police officers. In his federal complaint, he…… Read more “Black Officers in a White System: When Black Personhood Exists in the Police”
Being Black and Blue
Since becoming a resident of Little Rock, I’ve increasingly built respect for our chief of police, Kenton Buckner. I have met him personally on several occasions and…… Read more “Being Black and Blue”
The Russian Failure: How America’s Enemies Underestimate Black Personhood
On the 16th day of Black History Month, Special Counsel Robert Muller filled an indictment against multiple Russian nationals and agencies. He accused them of intentionally meddling…… Read more “The Russian Failure: How America’s Enemies Underestimate Black Personhood”
Since 1705
I’ve got board meetings and PTA meetings this week that requires 12+ hour days. My planned post thus won’t go up till the weekend. This post from…… Read more “Since 1705”
Their Broken King: The White Pull on Black Personhood in “Black Panther”
If you came at night like a broken king, If you came by day not knowing what you came for, It would be the same, when you…… Read more “Their Broken King: The White Pull on Black Personhood in “Black Panther””
The Flash
When I regained my vision, I was head down in moist earth. It was raining. My left hand gripped soil. An electricity surged through my body and…… Read more “The Flash”
American Pedagogy
“You need to ignore what people are telling you about integration and do the work, young man. You need to believe better for your kids and provide…… Read more “American Pedagogy”
“To Be Comfortable as Well;” or, the Death of Charles Smith Jr. in North Little Rock
This Monday, North Little Rock High School hosted a day of service for the local community. Dubbed Mega King Fest 2018, it featured acts of service such…… Read more ““To Be Comfortable as Well;” or, the Death of Charles Smith Jr. in North Little Rock”