41. Now 50.

We remember a few years ago the killing of unarmed Amadu Diallo in a hail of 41 bullets. Over the weekend a young man to be wed a few hours later was killed in a hail of 50 bullets by plain clothes policeman. Sean Bell was leaving a strip club where his bachelor [...]

Don’t Be a Bitch!

The wifey went out of town over the weekend, so I (J) decided to take in a few night clubs. (smile). Nothin’ better than the homies and some Jack Daniels, especially with no (implied, but self-imposed) curfew. While I was at one of the clubs, I bumped into an old friend, “Steve,” [...]

Show Them the Money

Two men who say they were insulted by actor-comedian Michael Richards in his racist rant at a comedy club want a personal apology and maybe some money. The men’s representative stated that Richards had not apologized to his victims directly, face to face, man to man.” Richards’ publicist said his client wanted to [...]

Bebe Moore Campbell Dead at 56

Bebe Moore Campbell died of complications from brain cancer. Her novels include “Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine,” “Brothers and Sisters,” and assorted children’s books. Her latest children’s book, “I’m So Hungry,” will be released next year.

The Cost of Discipleship

“The call to follow Christ is an invitation to die.”
–20th Century German Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer