Over 20 years ago I was a criminal. I used to listen to NWA’s rap song “F**k The Police.” But a few weeks ago, I spoke at a “Back the Blue” rally where I led a new chant, “Bless...
Can you imagine how much President Donald Trump and NBA superstar LeBron James could accomplish together for the benefit of young black Americans if they set aside their egos and political differences to work together? So, what’s stopping this...
If I had waited just a few seconds longer, I would’ve missed her. Who am I talking about? Maame Biney, of course. The 17-year-old American short track speed skating phenom that just happens to be black sailed by three...
Am I the only one who believes President Trump rescued the Big Baller brand and their overpriced copycat Kobe Bryant sneakers from life support? In many ways LaVar Ball is President Trump without the perm or the power of the...
Nothing is impossible with God, and little is impossible if you’re a U.S. citizen. Where else in the world is it possible for an illiterate black man and a big-mouth Irish fighter, who stood in the welfare lines of Dublin,...
Colin Kaepernick, backup quarterback for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, landed an endorsement deal for a new sportswear clothing line called “Under Performer,” not to be confused with Under Armour. Cheap shot? No more than his refusal to stand...
Hope Solo’s name-calling would’ve been better directed at the U.S. Soccer women’s coach, Jill Ellis, and the U.S. Soccer general secretary, Dan Flynn, after they decided to suspend America’s most accomplished soccer goalie for six months for calling Sweden’s...
When you’ve grown up in an environment where “snitches get stitches” and “playas” get praise, is it any wonder when chivalry takes a backseat to philandering? Rapper Iggy Azalea has 99 problems and her fiance, Los Angeles Lakers basketball player...
Am I the only American sports fan that's proud to admit I don't know any of the rankings or current standings in the World Cup? Living in Orlando, Florida I'm no stranger to cultural diversity, but I'm convinced that...