The primary themes of this play include assimilation, colorism, the importance of family and mental health. ‘LEAVES’ is being presented as an 0ne-act play (45 minutes) alongside with another 45-minute play” The Pretty Orange Dress.” This poignant drama was written and directed by Victor Vauban Junior. The Brazilian born playwright finds inspiration for his narratives…
Read MoreDo you feel that life is getting stagnant? That your potential is being wasted? Perhaps you cannot find what you are looking for. Career Coach Aaron Carter has over 20 years of experience teaching people to become their best selves through self-honesty, using their opportunities wisely, and taking responsibility for their life! We discuss the…
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Karla Davis-Luster When it comes to stories of romantic relationship issues captured on paper and/or digital, a new book called “The Woman Tells,” takes the whole topic to new levels. Penned by Chicago native Karla Davis-Luster, “The Woman Tells” – her debut novel – explores the world of love between people of color,…
Read MoreHBO Max recently debuted the first trailer for“Locked Down,” the new original feature film from Warner Bros. Pictures and AGC Studios. Doug Liman directed the movie which stars Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor. Also starring are Stephen Merchant, Mindy Kaling, Lucy Boynton, Dulé Hill, Jazmyn Simon, with Ben Stiller…
Read MorePhoto Credit: Starz Entertainment, LLC Many have been waiting for the Starz Original series “Run the World.” The eight-episode, half-hour series is created by Leigh Davenport (“The Perfect Find,” “Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic,” “Boomerang”) who will executive produce with Yvette Lee Bowser (“Living Single,” “black-ish,” Lionsgate’s “Dear White People”). The series is currently filming…
Read MoreWe, as a culture, need to be better. Even when someone says words that offend our sensibilities, are antagonistic to correct history and change our perceptions of a beloved figure, we still must understand the totality of the human that is saying those words if that person is potentially suffering from something. Kanye West has…
Read MorePOLITICAL CROSSFIRE By Justin A. Williams, Political Editor Trump’s Budget Cuts Slash Mental Health $$$$$ What is the value of a human mind? In our society, we often neglect the state of our mental health for the necessities life requires: the job, the kids, the schooling,etc. When we become anxious or depressed, even cripplingly so, we…
Read MorePresident Trump has promised that if North Korea were to respond to America’s sanctions with bombing and other actions of war, that the U.S will respond with “Fire and Fury.” But Pres. Trump may bare witness to a conflagration of his own making that could damn his own presidency, due to a fury from his…
Read MoreShutdown. It’s possibly happening and it could become something to seriously loathe. A government shutdown like the one that has been making headlines threatens to prevent government paid services from stopping until there is legislation that states how the government will be funded. In the short term, that means government operations and the post office;…
Read More*Political Commentary* The Trump card. It is an age old cliché but it has garnered new meaning in American politics. This particular reference speaks to a specific type of card, found in many board games and card games, which is able to pull rank over and above other cards. It is valuable, it is conducive…
Read More- « Previous
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5