Tag: race
Why Is There So Much Hate In America?
UNITED STATES—There is a lot of hate in this country right now and it scares me to the core. I feel like the hate...
“You People” Offers Minimal Laughs
HOLLYWOOD—When you have a comedic genius like Eddie Murphy in a movie you expect it to be funny and a solid movie. Well, that...
“Big Brother 23” And ‘The Cookout’ Alliance
HOLLYWOOD—I wrote a column a few weeks ago about the mechanisms of the CBS reality competition series “Big Brother.” I promised I would address...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And His Legacy
UNITED STATES—This day comes around every year, but I find it more potent this year than ever before. Why? It seems like nearly 60...
This Can’t Be Happening Here
UNITED STATES—John Steinbeck was no fool, but he did write one foolish thing in "Travels with Charley." The novelist of the American Road, born...
Uncomfortable Talking About Race, Why?
UNITED STATES─This is a question that I’ve constantly had to ask myself time and time again: why is the topic of race something that...
Black Out Tuesday!
HOLLYWOOD—The whole world watched in shock and awe on May 25, when George Floyd was handcuffed on the ground, crying that he couldn't breathe...
“In The Heat Of The Night” Has Potent Relevance
HOLLYWOOD─I don’t think anyone in America could have predicted the things that have unfolded in the past 3 months, particularly in regards to race...
Blatant Racism
UNITED STATES—I could not believe the video that a family member sent me last week of a woman running for a city council seat...
All USA Colors In Same Bucket
HELLO AMERICA!—Hollywood like everywhere else, it seems, is riveted with dealing with those of color: Blacks, Brown, Red, Yellow, you name it, they are...