Like fault lines in the earth’s crust, a gaping crack presents itself in the ceiling of my apartment. Remnants of leaks left neglected and unmaintained. It looms over the living room where paintings, records, and entertainment dwell. It's just a room, but also a reminder that a rainy day can easily damage the comforts and … Continue reading 40 Days Sober
There is a sentiment that you should not corner an animal. Desperate and panicked, they will fight with more fury than one could think. At that moment, the animal’s only thought is: “You or them”. It isn’t noble or gracious but rather protective and ruthless. It is not an act of benevolence but an act … Continue reading Anger is The Antidote
Yesterday I came across something fascinating. Well-dressed men and women. Mahogany skin underneath argyle sweaters and mid-century styled dresses. Not too often do I see such elegance and beauty celebrated. But here I am, seeing it in high definition. Iconic Fashion designer, Ralph Lauren, collaborated with Alumni of Morehouse and Spelman on a new collection. … Continue reading Blues and Jazz
I am black. I am proud of it. I come from a family that not only takes pride in their blackness but tries to contribute to the culture. My father, mother, and sister went to HBCUs. I grew up in Oakland and Houston, two major black epicenters. I am informed and knowledgeable in all things … Continue reading Reflection #2
There is a certain pain to being a Type B person in a Type A world. As a Type B person, I find peace in simplicity. I find beauty in doing nothing. I find satisfaction in having little. In a Type A world, I feel people look down on simplicity, see no value in inactivity, … Continue reading Reflection #1
A commonly stated mindset many people are trying to adopt is to spend money on “experiences not materials”. This is to combat the pervasive materialism in our culture and move people to desire things that have more substance. While I believe this is a good attempt at combating materialism in society, I feel it does … Continue reading Consuming Experiences
At the age of seven on 2004, I was with my sister and my cousins watching Total Request Live on MTV. A new rapper debuting his new music video came on. He was confident, loud, and had that cocky swagger that many rappers had. I didn't pay him any mind, but then the video started. As … Continue reading Krazy/Kontroversial/Konflicted/…Kanye
If you have read the news, passed by a tv screen, or even scrolled through Facebook, you have probably heard of the sexual misconduct scandals oozing out of Hollywood. One celebrity after another is being called out for doing messed up things. I think this is a good thing. It exposes celebrities for who they … Continue reading Toppling the Pedastal
Usually, people are divided into two groups: pessimist or optimist. This transcends culture, race, and creed. There are always these two types of people. A question I have tended to ask myself as of recently is: Which one am I? To be honest, I can't really answer that question. Am I both? Is it possible … Continue reading Am I a Pessimist or an Optimist?
This is for Granny
A Dash Of Shuga 