Remembering Bill Walton
I was saddened to find out about today’s passing of Bill Walton at the age of 71. As a new survivor, I cringe when I read about anyone succumbing to … Continue readingRemembering Bill Walton
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Black History Month Begins
With February being Black History Month, allow me to reintroduce myself. You know I enjoy living the good life! I’m also constantly evolving and growing. At 28, I reached my … Continue readingBlack History Month Begins
Seeing the Real King Richard Lead Venus and Serena Williams to Success
King Richard, the long-awaited biopic starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, finally debuts today – and I can’t wait to see … Continue readingSeeing the Real King Richard Lead Venus and Serena Williams to Success
Believing in Magic Johnson 30 years after HIV announcement
On November 7, 1991, I was sure that Earvin Magic Johnson would be dead in a year. I remember the day, 30 years ago today, when he announced to the … Continue readingBelieving in Magic Johnson 30 years after HIV announcement
Super Bowl Party of One
As a former sportswriter who covered Super Bowls XXX and XXXI for USA Today, I take my Super Bowls seriously. For my Super Bowl party of one, I prepared homemade … Continue readingSuper Bowl Party of One
My Last Dances with Dennis Rodman
Assuming you’re watching ESPN’s The Last Dance and caught episodes 3 and 4 centered around Dennis Rodman, I’ll share with you my story of hanging with Dennis in Las Vegas … Continue readingMy Last Dances with Dennis Rodman
Did Nancy O’Dell take a stand against smut?
If it’s true that Nancy O’Dell is bolting Access Hollywood because she thinks the show has taken a turn for the sensational worse as People reports, then I applaud her. … Continue readingDid Nancy O’Dell take a stand against smut?
Let’s all enter Tiger rehab
For a former sportswriter, one-time “Insider” columnist for People and ex-gossip blogger for BET then Essence, I admit the Tiger Woods scandal held my attention for days. I felt like … Continue readingLet’s all enter Tiger rehab
Weighing in on Michael Vick
I rarely miss CBS’ 60 Minutes and I’ll be sure to tune in this Sunday to watch James Brown’s interview with Michael Vick. Not that I need to wait until … Continue readingWeighing in on Michael Vick
What was Steve McNair thinking?
I know all the details aren’t in on what happened with the tragic shooting of ex-Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair. And some deets may never be known because they are … Continue readingWhat was Steve McNair thinking?