“A Bronx Tale” is one of my favorite films. Anything Robert Dinero is involved in, I am definitely watching. What I loved most about…
Originally Published July 2020 Watts, CA–Singer, songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe brought her Wondalunch to Watts last week, in partnership with local organizations and congresswomen representing…
Brooklyn rapper AZ (born Anthony Cruz) remains in my top 5 list of the greatest rappers. Many would think as a woman, I am…
Compton, CA–Recently I had the opportunity to interview Compton’s current Mayor Aja Brown, who has been the Mayor of Compton the last eight years.…
Los Angeles, CA–Alizah Silver is the founder of the Love Activists, a 501c3 non-profit educational program. Through her role as a teacher at KIPP…
“I only debate with equals. All others I teach” — John Henrik Clarke. Legendary discussion between Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Dr. Martin Gardiner Bernal…
South Central, Los Angeles–Stanley “Tookie” Williams III, leader of the infamous CRIPS, was born December 29, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2005, Williams…
Crenshaw District, Los Angeles–The A.F.I.B.A. (African Fire Fighters Benevolent Association) Center has operated in a city-owned property on Crenshaw for more than 20 years,…
James Small is a scholar, activist, dynamic speaker, and organizational consultant. He is CEO of Sanaa Lodge Enterprise, Ghana, Ltd.; CEO & President, African-American Management…