Melanie Fiona Gives Us Her ‘Life’ Stories
Published Tuesday, January 18, 2011 By Will. Under Life, Music, Sista Soul Tags: melanie fiona, Music, the mf life
There aren't many artists out today who utilize the internet, and video in particular, like Melanie Fiona. On the eve of the release of her sophomore album, The MF Life, Ms. Fiona has put together a package explaining who she is, sharing some personal life stories, and letting the world ...
When ‘Muhammad & Larry’ Gave Us No Clear Winner
Published Monday, January 17, 2011 By Will. Under Life, Sports, Television Tags: 30 for 30, birthday, espn, larry holmes, Life, muhammad ali
Over the weekend, I watched the brilliant ESPN documentary "Muhammad & Larry," part of their award winning 30 for 30 series that recently wrapped at the end of the year.
It was the truest story about former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali attempting to make a comeback against the then-current champion and ...
When A Dream Chorus Helped Us Celebrate A ‘King’
Published Saturday, January 15, 2011 By Will. Under In Tribute, Life, Music Tags: fat boys, jr., jt taylor, king dream chorus & holiday crew, kurtis blow, martin luther king, new edition, run dmc, stacy lattisaw, stephanie mills, whitney houston
On the date of what would've been his 82nd birthday, it's easy to remember what the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was all about. We know about his dream, about his speeches and his prominent role in the civil rights movement.
We know about his family, about his amazingly ...
When A Video Was Seemingly ‘Heaven’ Sent
Published Friday, January 14, 2011 By Will. Under Life, Music Tags: beyonce, halo, heaven sent, joy, keyshia cole, love, wedding
This is exactly what I needed today. The day after finding out that one of my dearest friends passed away. The morning after finding out that she was taken way too soon. After finding out that she wouldn't be here anymore.
Usually, that's the kind of news, the kind of ...
A Call To Use Our ‘Instincts For Empathy’ Everyday
Published Thursday, January 13, 2011 By Will. Under Life Tags: christina green, daniel hernandez, gabrielle giffords, mckale center, president obama, tuscon, university of arizona
He spoke eloquently for more than thirty minutes, spoke just enough words to let the nation know that he was the President of healing, that he has compassion enough to lead a nation, and to help heal a nation. He told us what we needed to hear. Told us that we had to do better. To be better. To make better decisions and to have better communication.
First Ink: That Night In 1994
Published Friday, January 7, 2011 By Will. Under First Ink, In Tribute, Life, Sports Tags: 1992, 1994, bill cawtright, bronco, charles oakley, chicago bulls, madison square garden, michael jordan, new york knicks, o.j. simpson
There I was, in the upper mezzanine along with my uncle and cousin, watching the Knicks play the Chicago Bulls during the 1992 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. It was in the middle of Chicago's first championship trilogy, so you know how it turned out. Knicks lose. Again.
I was just ...
