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Duck-faced Rape by a Quack Doctor

“Dude…I have to go get duck-faced this afternoon.’ “Dude, are you serious?” “Yeah man. It’s that time of year.” “I guess that means it’s almost time for me to get duck-lipped too.” “Yup.” “Well, don’t let me know how it does. I hate that thing…

A Great American Debate

Unless you’re one of the 47% and/or living under a bridge downtown, you probably watched last night’s debate. Why would a 47%er need to watch their candidate debate a guy they have no intention of voting for anyway? Besides, BET had something far more interesting…

Are We the People God Forgot?

I'm always so excited when I get articles from Field Ruwe. His insight and observations are always timely and bring me back into focus. He is a true son of Africa, whose heart and mind is never far from the Continent. Am I gushing? Undoubtedly,…

The Burden of Being an Average Looking Woman

This week a woman named Samantha Brick sent the internet into a tizzy when she wrote an article entitled ‘There are downsides to looking this pretty’: Why women hate me for being beautiful. She asserts that while she is no Elle Macpherson, she “is tall,…

Rounding Out Black History Month

Today marks the end of Black History Month. I don’t know about you, but this Black History Month was unlike any other that I’ve experienced before. There were a number of peculiarities that were rather novel, at least as far as I was concerned. Being…

The Funny Thing About Offense

There are so many people in the world with amazing skills and gifts. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a chance to showcase that gift on a national or international stage. There’s something in human nature that attracts us to excellence, which is why we shell…

The Ultimate Resignation Letter

Happy Black History Month! Today is the first day of the shortest month of the year - and in turn is the ONE month that Uncle Sam has allotted for us 'dark ones' to celebrate and remember our history. What better way to kick off…