Considering how much “Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion” plays out in new cop show — I’m partial to focused police shows. By focused, I mean a show that taps into a consistent theme throughout every episode. For example, any C.S.I. series will champion following the evidence. No matter what episode in any of the series you watch, you will always see that mantra play out…

When an artist bridges different pop music eras — Every so often, I hop on YouTube to bring up Janet Jackson’s “Alright” video. The song is fiyah on its own! I enjoyed the Rhythm Nation 1814 album from start to finish, and this track felt like a sparkling gem in the project’s flow. The main message in the song…

From senseless assaults to school shootings, Republicans are soft on crime and have mocked it — The attack on Paul Pelosi is the latest in a string of violent acts to which the Republican party has responded in a distorted and dismissive manner. The facts, in this case, start with a 911 call from Mr. Pelosi around 2:30 am that ended abruptly. This prompted San Francisco…

The implication of White conservatives “endorsing” an African-American candidate — It’s happening again. Every so often during an election cycle, a premier African-American candidate is “challenged” by another candidate of the same ethnic background. On the surface, the reason for the awkward opposition in the race is because the rival declares they support conservative policies and views. In that light…

My grandma’s Great Depression-era financial habit pays off — Every so often, the youngest generation gets to positively influence the older generations. This phenomenon happens so rarely that the youth remember that experience quite vividly. It makes a bigger impression when a monetary figure can be applied to the situation. In my case, I was already on a comic…

Halloween season blends with political campaign season — Dear Political Action Committees (PACs): I know. It’s October. The October before the midterm U.S. Congressional elections. It’s your favorite time of year, apparently. A season of tapping into biased terror. As a TV viewer, I see the evidence…during…every…commercial…break! It’s crazy that I’ve almost become numb to this insanity every…

Racism and prejudiced behavior surface during a public emergency — ⚠️Warning: includes spoilers for the Paramount+ documentary “11 Minutes"⚠️ I took some free time to watch “11 Minutes", a documentary about the terrifying, senseless attack on concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, NV. While learning untold details of how ordinary people, police, and medical professionals dealt…

Fond memories surface during “A Different World” ‘s 35th anniversary — I was an inaugural, hard-core viewer of “A Different World”. The show premiered on NBC in 1987 to much fanfare from me and many other college-aged African-Americans! The premise was that Denise Huxtable from The Cosby Show begins her journey towards a degree at Hillman College, a Historically Black College…

Your reputation precedes you — I recently attended a skating event hosted by a family organization. My wife is an active member. Let me be clear: she is deep into the responsibilities of her offices. She is known for her thoroughness, particularly when it comes to the tech aspect of events. When something happens in…