Taraji P Henson, Charles Blow Worrying Biden
Charles Blow-I Want You to Move South
Charles Blow is a New York Times writer with a big idea: Black people should move back down South to create Black majority states and grow our political power. It’s a fascinating idea that we have to argue about.
Building a Luxury Cannabis Brand with Wonderbrett
Wonderbrett‘s new flagship dispensaries in LA’s iconic Fairfax District and Beverly Grove district are a cannabis destination, the embodiment of the legendary breeder’s decades of devotion to the rarest genetics for the sophisticated connoisseur.
Penitentiary Notes
After coming across Waymon Anderson’s name in numerous LAPD, FBI and civil trial documents, Don Sikorski tries to unpack his story in relation to the murder of Biggie.
Should Biden be Worried?
While 2020 was about lack of excitement our fears are that 2024 will be about anger--and anger directed towards Biden by the every base he needs to squeak out the most important victory of our lifetimes. Danielle and Wajahat take a look at the headlines and offer their analysis on what Biden should do next!
Milk & Cornbread Are Magical - California State University
Shandra L. McDonald, DPA, is a student success strategist. But it took a lot to get there, she went through a lot of challenges as a student at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and University of La Verne (ULV). It's about triumph and overcoming failures, and maybe a little of connecting over her favorite treats that reminded her of home.
Throwback Spotlight
Taraji P. Henson-How to Act: A Masterclass
Taraji P. Henson is one of the great actors of our time and in this throwback conversation she gives us a master class in acting. She explains how she relates to her characters, how she approaches scenes, and how she uses her instrument. Taraji is amazing.
Campus Mom Brought a Hug & Tough Love
Dr. Kelley, known as Mama on campus, kept the Drake University Black undergrads right on together. This led to her finding her passion in higher education where she spent 20 years in PWI's across the country.
A White Author Posted Fake Reviews to Hurt Authors of Color. It Cost Her Dearly.
What We Are Loving
Andrew Marshello
Right now I’m hooked on Power Book III: Raising Kanan. My partner loves the other Power shows, and I couldn’t get into those, but I LOVE Raising Kanan and it’s back for its third season. The gritty early 90s throwback crime drama pulls me in with engrossing performances from Patina Miller and Omar Epps.
Fun Fact
There are around 2,000 varieties of cheese.
Story From History
This week in history: On December 14, 1900, the idea and study behind Quantum Theory took place with a published study by Max Plank, a German physicist.
Press
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