As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the U.S. political climate continues to be as volatile as a bottle of bubbly in the hands of a winning ticket.  No matter which political “team” wins,  it is undeniable that Vice President Kamala Harris has already broken through the glass ceiling by becoming the first (presumptive until Thursday) major-party nominee for president who is a woman of color. ...

Social media is abuzz with debate and reflection on the Swarm TV series, found on Amazon Prime Video. The Internet hasn't seen such fervor over a show with a predominantly Black cast since the surreal "Atlanta" ended its run. The cultural commentary has been on a spectrum from praise to perplexion to apathy.  Those who laud "Swarm" often speak to the perverse empowerment it delivers...

Napa Valley, California, holds a storied place in the imaginations of wine connoisseurs and novices alike. The wine region's lore is quintessentially American, blending pioneering spirit, agrarian roots, and a drive for innovation. However, like much of the wine industry, Napa Valley hasn’t historically reflected the Black people who help craft, influence, and enjoy its celebrated wines. A New Chapter in Napa’s Story Today, that...

“It could be a tumor.” If you’re an eighties kid like me, this quote will bring to mind the 1990 film, “Kindergarten Cop,” where pre-California ‘Governator’ film star Arnold Schwarzenegger complains of having a headache and receives this guidance by his precocious young co-star. That five-word phrase, and Schwarzeneggers’ outraged reaction, is still among the great comedic exchanges on film. However, those words are anything...