Remember the Million Man March Pledge

Come on y'all -- remember? I pledge, from this day forward.......

Actress Amandla Stenberg on the Appropriation of Black Culture

This little sister asks the provocative question: "What would America be like if we loved Black people as much as we love Black culture?"

Indeed!

Hangin' with Our Friends

Ronald McNair: Eyes on the Stars

This StoryCorps animation is not only fascinating because it shows the tenacity of a young Ronald McNair, who became the second African American to enter space, but also because he's from the home of my paternal grandfather, the very small Lake City, South Carolina.

Front Yard Lavender

Our Front Yard

Gimme All Your Love: Alabama Shakes

Brittany from Alabama Shakes is turning out to be one of my favorite modern day singers. Here's "Gimme All Your Love" by the group. Listen to the pause and change in rhythm at 2:25. It doesn't get any better than that!