“The Art of the Literary Feud” by Adam Page
There is something very wrong with writers. And I say that as someone who has spent almost three decades in close proximity to, and studying, them. At parties where too much drink is imbibed and they praise each other’s faces while eviscerating their backs, readings where the applause has a sh
THE DEATH OF AMERICAN MONOCULTURE
There was a time in America that we all had similar shared experiences. Landmark events in time that you remember the exact moment: where you were, your age, what grade you were in. This was a time when something would happen and the next day, the entire classroom or office would be talking about it
Inside the Lucid Domain of KM Grant
Every writer comes to the page carrying something; the need to name what was never given language. I’ve always said that writing is the greatest form of human expression and at its most honest, is not particularly about output. It’s about staying. Staying present. Staying alive and stayi
A Pop-Culture History of Hentai
In 1814, the ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai published an erotic woodblock print of a woman entwined in the arms of two octopuses. Fast forward to 2023, and “hentai”, the catchall term for X-rated anime and manga ranked as the most-searched term on the world’s largest porn website. How did J
PBS Kids Raised Us (90s Babies) Different
There’s something about PBS Kids that just hits different for those of us who grew up in the 90s. It holds a special place in our hearts. Now, it wasn’t the flashiest channel. It didn’t have the best graphics/animations or the coolest commercials (because, well, it had no commercia
The Oral Continuum: A Comprehensive Historiography of Spoken Word
The evolution of spoken word as a primary medium of expression within the African Diaspora is not a modern phenomenon but rather the continuation of an ancient, complex oral continuum. This tradition functions as a sophisticated living archive where the voice serves as a vessel for history, genealog
Mary Lane: The Power of Purpose
The stage lights hit her face, illuminating a quiet confidence that belied the whirlwind of her life. Mary Lane, a woman who has worn the uniform of a soldier, commanded classrooms as an educator, navigated the complexities of real estate, and now graces both stage and screen, stood poised. Her nonl
Textures of Becoming: The Cradine Effect
one of the things I’ve always found fascinating is how certain people can build entire platforms just by being themselves. Not by chasing trends or doing what everyone else is doing, but simply by showing up as they are, unapologetically. That’s not easy. It takes a certain kind of self-awarenes
Dr. Jerwanda “Jai” Johnson: Healing Through Faith, Purpose, and Community
In Hampton, Georgia, there’s a medical practice where healing takes on a different rhythm. No crowded waiting rooms. No fluorescent lights buzzing overhead. No rushed five-minute visits that leave you with more questions than answers. Instead, you’re met with warmth, real conversation, a
The WhiteBoy That’s “Accepted by the Hood”
Okay, let’s cut through all the noise. I’ve seen the Druski skit and couldn’t stop laughing. I feel like we all know the guy he’s portraying. We went to school with him, or maybe you have someone like that in your family. Here’s the crazy part, though. When Druski dropp