One Night In Miami is what it sounds like, a tale of one night spent in Miami, and it is much more as it’s a night shared between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown in one hotel room in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The night in Miami … More “One Night In Miami” Review
What happened at the Capitol is complicated. Indeed, the event was a great event muddled in politics and racism that will be engraved in American history, which are both complicated. Thus, I use one of the five W’s and ask a great question to begin and understand the story, “What happened?” The race and political … More MLK, Black History, and the Capitol Riot
25 years ago, Tupac’s groundbreaking album Me Against The World was released and personally, it is my favorite Tupac, or 2pac, album. In part, because it contains my favorite Tupac song, “Dear Mama,” surrounded and protected by other deeply sincere tracks, but the album in its totality is a deeply sincere body of work. “Dear … More In Review: Tupac’s Classic “Me Against The World”
It was a sudden passing in every sense of the word. When I heard that Kobe Bryant had passed away in a helicopter crash, the words faded swiftly to the back of my mind. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t want to believe it. I didn’t want to believe that a) he’d passed away and … More A Tribute to Kobe Bryant
I remember sitting in school and reading for the first time, “The Bluest Eye.” The story that a little girl, a little black girl, wanted blue eyes – something that was impossible, but nevertheless magical. It was a story that would be read in our classrooms; carry on in our lives; resonate in our hearts. … More For Toni Morrison
I have been listening to a lot of music lately and have been wanting to review a lot of music. Old albums, new albums, tapes and records, double-discs and sides. One of my greatest possessions in terms of music is and has always been Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel, or his entire collection, which I … More In Review: “Indigo”
This ending was all too perfect. Two unique players. Two unique teams. Two unique cities. Which one would come out on top? Was it going to be the team with the number one record and the MVP candidate who soared to the top via an all-around new business venture? Or was it going to be … More Happy Endings: On the NBA Finals, Bucks, and Raptors
So, with the playoffs beginning soon – actually in a couple minutes – I wanted to share some news about basketball and the NBA and reporting. I *finally* got the opportunity to cover Bucks games over at The UWM Post right before the playoffs this season. Please read some articles over at: https://uwmpost.com/author/kwinstonuwm-edu.
Even though it’s been a full whole week since the start of the new NBA season, I still have some thoughts and feelings on the first two nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, of NBA action. It’s due in part to the excitement over the start of the season. You know, the thrill over the new super … More Takeaways From Two Nights in the NBA
The name Bobby Brown didn’t need another mention before you thought of Don’t Be Cruel, so surely the mention of the name as the title of a new album brings hope of that same success. 1992’s Bobby album, released at the top of a new decade and four whole years after 1988, brings us a different type … More In Review: Bobby
