A few months ago, I wrote a Letter to My Son, a lot of it was about how to be a healthy man, devoid of toxic masculinity, highlighting some of the most important lessons I've learned. Today, I write this one to him when he gets older. P.S. You can check my letters to myContinue reading "Letter to A Black Son in America"
Personal Police Stories & Blackness
There is a common misconception in the media about black people and the police. Some people trust them, some hate them, and some are indifferent. Growing up in Detroit, I was indifferent. A lot of my personal interactions were good. Police came to school to talk, Police Athletic League, and some of the officers IContinue reading "Personal Police Stories & Blackness"
Struggling with Race, Religion, & Justice
Following the full acquittal of countless officers killing unarmed, innocent, or mentally ill Black people nationwide visibly for the last few years, I tend to go through emotional phases. Sometimes I am angry, dejected, depressed, contemplative, confused, frustrated, and even moved to action. However, since I've been getting deeper into my Bible, I've struggled withContinue reading "Struggling with Race, Religion, & Justice"
Building Castles in the Sky (Happy Father’s Day)
1997 was a great year for Parental musical gems. Similar to my post: Love Like Food for My Soul (Happy Mother’s Day), I have a similar connection to one of the greatest Father songs of all time next to Isn't She Lovely and Dance with my Father, is Just the Two of Us by Will Smith. ThisContinue reading "Building Castles in the Sky (Happy Father’s Day)"
SZA – CTRL (Album Review)
To Close Out Women's Week here at Everything's Magnificent, I want to finish with what is arguably this best R&B album of this year, SZA's CTRL. This was probably one of my most anticipated albums of 2017 and it definitely paid off. CTRL, the abbreviations for Control on a keyboard. SZA sits calmly in front ofContinue reading "SZA – CTRL (Album Review)"
A Moment’s Reprise
I had planned to write about SZA's CTRL album as I've been listening to at, reading the lyrics, and finding interviews all week. However, I find myself with a heavy heart today. The murder of Philando Castile by Officer Jeronimo Yanez reached complete acquittal of all charges today. I'm sick. I promise I will finishContinue reading "A Moment’s Reprise"
Reader’s Choice: Male view on Women’s Hair
Today's post goes out to the lovely Mikeala R., a co-worker from my summer job and an all around amazing poet. She's asked me about men's opinions on women's hair. Hair on their head, brought or grown, body, etc., So, I decided to tackle this question for the culture. Let's get into it! Disclaimer: ThisContinue reading "Reader’s Choice: Male view on Women’s Hair"
Beyonce and the Beauty of Pregnancy (Letter to Moms)
While it has not been confirmed, the internet is abuzz with the possibility of Beyoncé giving birth to her second and third child. Continuing with Women's Week here at Everything's Magnificent, why not highlight the Queen Bey? While I am not a card-carrying member of the Hive™, I do respect greatly what she symbolizes forContinue reading "Beyonce and the Beauty of Pregnancy (Letter to Moms)"
Allyship, Feminism, Intersectionality and Me
My goal for this week is to dedicate this week to women and various topics along the spectrum. I touched on something from the Bible regarding womanhood, I spoke on the Wonder Woman movie and today I wanted to talk about allyship, feminism, and intersectionality. I've been thinking for the past few months aboutContinue reading "Allyship, Feminism, Intersectionality and Me"
Wonder Woman: the DC Movie I’ve Been Waiting for (Spoiler Free Movie Review)
I've only touched on comics with The Lego Batman Movie and a few random panels from occasional Superman comics, but I am a HUGE fan of comics. I am a much larger fan of DC than Marvel for personal reasons but I completely respect what Marvel has done for the genre. Last night I saw Wonder Woman,Continue reading "Wonder Woman: the DC Movie I’ve Been Waiting for (Spoiler Free Movie Review)"
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