Should we fault Michael Jordan? Written by: J. Stokes – May 22, 2020 Did his reluctance to act deserve an attack? “The Last Dance,” a sports documentary miniseries highlighting the Chicago Bulls’ 1997–98 championship run, aired Episodes 5 and 6 on Sunday, May 3rd, once again captivating several sports enthusiasts eager for entertainment during the…
Pipe down, Karen.
Pipe down, Karen. Written by: J. Stokes – May 15, 2020 “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” — Epictetus With each year new terms gain popularity, becoming part of the American lexicon either for a season or much longer. From “lit” to “okurr,”…
Fauci has ZERO say in this matter
Fauci has ZERO say in this matter Written by: J. Stokes – April 24, 2020 (Originally April 14th via medium.com) “Silence is a true friend who never betrays.” — Confucius Yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci seemingly walked back comments he made during a CNN interview Sunday in which he said more lives could have “obviously” been saved had the…
Does anime fall victim to White supremacy?
Does anime fall victim to White supremacy? Written by: J. Stokes – April 17, 2020 They came, they draw, they conquered. Japanese animation, today known as anime (McKevitt, 2010), continues captivating people around the globe. This is evidenced by the anime industry’s $19.8 billion earned in 2017, driven largely by demand from overseas. Much of the…
Social Media — The ills and thrills for Youth
Social Media — The ills and thrills for Youth Written by: J. Stokes – April 10, 2020 These days it’s hard not to get trapped in an app. Response to the coronavirus pandemic globally has comprised a call for social distancing and self-quarantining, especially among those at great risk of contracting and dying from the…
“Hair Love” won an Oscar. Is that it?
“Hair Love” won an Oscar. Is that it? Written by: J. Stokes – March 12, 2020 It came. It conquered. What’s next? “Hair Love,” the story of a Black father struggling to and eventually succeeding in styling his young Black daughter’s hair, won in the best animated short film category during the 2020 Academy Awards on February…
What Kobe Bryant did for Women
What Kobe Bryant did for Women Written by: J. Stokes – February 20, 2020 His devotion gave women much promotion. The late Kobe Bryant was many things — a father, a husband, an Academy Award winner, a basketball icon, and so on. Nevertheless, one aspect of Bryant’s life that ought to be more widely recognized…
Lizzo and the White Gaze
Lizzo and the White Gaze Written by: J. Stokes – February 6, 2020 With this unique talent’s rise, is there more than meets the eye? “Who I am and the essence of me and the things that I choose to do as a grown ass woman can inspire you to do the same. You don’t…
No Love for Lovemakers
No Love for Lovemakers Written by: J. Stokes – December 12, 2019 “We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” — Tom Robbins During the morning of November 15, 2019, Twitter user Jael R. Bakari posted the following: “So khalil wheeler-weaver is a black serial killer who killed black women…
Lynching Logic
Lynching Logic Written by: J. Stokes – December 5, 2019 Being hung up on the wrong thing leads to an awkward swing. Tuesday, November 19th, marked the second week of public hearings regarding the US House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump. He is being charged with betraying his oath of office and putting America’s national…
“Someone You Loved” — The Heartbreak of it All
“Someone You Loved” — The Heartbreak of it All Written by: J. Stokes – November 28, 2019 The heart wants what it wants. Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” which peaked at №1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, briefly touches on the feelings of a heartbroken individual coping with the loss of a romantic or intimate partner….
The N-word, revisited…Again!
The N-word, revisited…Again! Written by: J. Stokes – November 14, 2019 For the umpteenth time! On Tuesday, October 16, 2019, actress Gina Rodriguez, known for her leading role on The CW’s Jane the Virgin, faced backlash for saying the n-word while reciting a verse from The Fugees hit song “Ready or Not” in a video she posted…
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