by Akeya Dickson Chicago rapper Common is one of those luminaries who’s accomplished a ton, yet will likely collect at least one of every award possible if his trajectory continues…
by Akeya Dickson The benefit of being a “woman of a certain age,” as Wendy Williams refers to those who are older, is that you’re not concerned about mincing…
by Akeya Dickson I almost wasn’t going to write a recap about the season premiere of “Sons of Anarchy.” I was too excited to see that a decadent hour-hour-and-a-half had…
by Akeya Dickson When I got my first boombox — and I mean the forreal ones that played actual cassette tapes, not the cute retro ones that play iPods —…
by Akeya Dickson Kurt Sutter posed an interesting question in a spring interview while Season 5 of “Sons of Anarchy” was being filmed: “With Jax at the head of the…
by Akeya Dickson I remember having a debate in class at Howard University about supporting charter schools verses public schools. I don’t at all claim to be an expert on…
by Akeya Dickson Coming on the heels of Tuesday’s night’s ride-or-die speech from Mom-in-Chief Michelle Obama (oft-referred to as this generation’s real-life Claire Huxtable), former U.S. President Bill Clinton was Wednesday…
Warning: spoilers all up and through, don’t *even* read beyond this note if you haven’t watched, or ever plan on watching, Season 5, episode 8 of “Breaking Bad.” I don’t…
by Akeya Dickson Serena and Venus aside (cripwalk anyone?), it must be difficult for younger sisters of uber-successful older sisters to carve out their own lane to star status. Ashley…
by Akeya Dickson Prayers have been sent up and troops have been deployed along with a social media strategy to help Louisiana residents prepare for Hurricane Isaac. Seven years after…
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