Song of the Day – ‘Free’

  Lord it’s so hard, living this life A constant struggle each and every day Some wonder why I’d rather die Than to continue living this way Many are blind and cannot find The truth cause no one seems to really know But I won’t accept that this is how it’s gon’ be Devil you […]

‘Selma’

  She did it. That’s the simple but accurate description of what Ava DuVernay has accomplished with ‘Selma’.  The (still criminally) short list of Hollywood backed films about black history, where black characters are actually the centerpiece of the story, has another worthy entry.  From the opening sequence which contrasts King’s Nobel Peace Prize winning […]

Be Thankful

  I’ll detail some of the many things I’m thankful for before the year is over.  I’m undeniably very blessed. Enjoy the long weekend.  It’s been a hard week; maybe this bit from Dave (especially the second half) will make you feel a little thankful for what you have too:  

Song of the Day – ‘Hello’

  I mean, SERIOUSLY?!? Who else could turn the International Stalkers Anthem into a really beautiful love song you would hear at the end of the second act of a romantic comedy when the two main characters are separated and missing each other? (Nope, didn’t say that out loud…) (Writing…)  

Song of the Day – ‘Sirius’

  Now, everybody in every sport goes nuts with the pre-game introductions. But this is the original, greatest introduction ever.  Even those of us who weren’t hardcore Jordan fanboys always got hyped for this. Enjoy!  

Song of the Day – ‘Down With the King’

  (hanging out in a dark, cavernous space below ground level…) (every dressed in all black, from hoodies to boots…) (nearly every major rap crew of the time is represented…) (anyone caught smiling for more than 5 seconds straight was immediately shot…) Do I really have to tell you how much I wanted to be […]