I love running a poetry show, and that passion is infectious. I’m regularly asked about what it takes to put on a successful poetry show, and after 18 years of organizing locally and nationally, I would hope I have something to offer. In an attempt to answer some of the more frequent questions, here’s a…
Part of the reason why some people can’t navigate their hero worship of Bill Cosby amidst constantly unfolding post-rape-revelations is that not only do they not want to knock down a black idol, but one of the most endearing portrayals of a father on television. Like, ever. Watching an old good episode of The Cosby…
Cornel West wrote this on Facebook yesterday about author Ta-Nehisi Coates: If you don’t like pictures, here’s the text: In Defense of James Baldwin – Why Toni Morrison (a literary genius) is Wrong about Ta-Nehisi Coates. Baldwin was a great writer of profound courage who spoke truth to power. Coates is a clever wordsmith with…
