Uptown Notes

The passing of Nelson Mandela has stirred emotion around the globe. Recently, Ebony.com invited me to share my thoughts on […]

Recently, a picture has been floating around the Internet of a children’s book called “The Night Dad Went to Jail: […]

I recently found myself in a conversation with three White males. As we made small talk,  one asked me, “So […]

Just last week, the United States celebrated the 58th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision which made segregation in […]

The arrest and charging of George Zimmerman can be the start of a movement for justice or it can be […]

“There’s a war going on outside no man is safe from, you could run but you can’t hide forever.” These […]

If you watch the news, listen to friends, or click on links you’d think the only thing Black males have […]

We are in a very special moment. Recently a dear friend of mine and great comrade told me about an […]

For days, months, and years family and friends of Troy Davis have been praying that his execution would not occur. […]

I recently penned a piece on TheGrio.com about the Georgia Prisoner Protest that is being overlooked by too many. Please […]