As we find ourselves in the midst of the technological age, it’s becoming increasingly clear that digital equity initiatives and funding are needed to ensure that the Black community not only survives but thrives in this new world. We can’t deny the advancements that have been made in technology within Black communities. From social media influencers to Black-owned tech startups, there’s no shortage of Black excellence in the tech...
Recently, Tennessee state representative Paul Sherrell suggested adding an amendment to a Death Penalty bill that would include “hanging by a tree” as a method of execution. This incredibly tone deaf and vile suggestion felt as nasty as the smiling faces that stood around the bodies of our tortured and tormented ancestors to be photographed and passed around like souvenirs. Because of the clear racial implications attached to his...
Tyre Nichols cried out for his mother as he was beaten by 5 men. 6’3” 145 pounds punched, kicked, stomped and mocked by over 1,000 pounds of people inflicting violence with impunity against his fragile body. Disgust, sheer emptiness is what i feel right now. The outrage is justified. The action taken was swift. The response and transparency is encouraging. My wish is that this would be the last...
On October 12, 2022, a 36 year old white man, Krieg A. Butler Sr, killed a 13 year old Black boy, Sinzae Reed, in Columbus, OH. On October 13, 2022, Krieg was arrested and charged with murder and put in jail under a $1 million bond. Nearly a week later, on October 19, 2022, Butler was released and charges were DISMISSED after claiming he acted in “self-defense.” The Franklin...
In my family, it was my Auntie Janelle who set the stage for how real New Orleans style gumbo is made. Not going to hold you, her gumbo never missed. And that’s on who? And while she never got her flowers for having some of the “best” gumbo east or west of the Mississippi, this is my tribute to her and all the incredible bowls of gumbo I ingested...
