I love this poem by the late great Louise Bennett, also known as 'Miss Lou'. This poem is written in the Jamaican patois and deals w...

I had a discussion with a relative of mine recently concerning black history and some black writers. My relative took particular exception t...

This quote could, at first, seem rather depressing. The question is: Is he wrong? Are we humans, after evaluation of our known history, very...

I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I watered...

Is it me? Am I showing my age? Or maybe there is something that I don't understand: the fashion for young men showing off their underwea...

The Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse has published a report regarding the systematic abuse and torture by Catholic institutions in Ir...

On the way to the church I asked my 2 female friends if they could be themselves and try to ignore the fact that I was there as I wanted the...

I attended a church service today and quite frankly I am traumatised. The experience was so horrific and so sad that I need a day or two to ...

Here is an example of the damage caused by ignorance, religion and politicians who profit from maintaining the status quo. Dangerous. I kno...

...yes, you read it here first. I have been invited to attend a church service by some dear friends of mine. I have agreed to attend on cond...

I have decided to simplify my blog. Make it easier to read and navigate by narrowing the width of the page and so on. What you might call a ...

I'm in a melodic frame of mind at the moment and wanted to share some real talent with you. I watch this video and imagine I'm a per...

The Pope visited Africa. How deeply saddened I am that this crazy institution, the Roman Catholic church, has felt the need to visit several...

Excuse my 2nd consecutive video but for some reason Lisa from blackwomenblowthetrumpet reminded me of when I sang a capella with a touring...

It has been some time since I have posted here. I haven't forgotten nor given up on this blog (thanks for your kind words and urgings be...

I thought it would be good to end the year with George Carlin being George Carlin. Let me know what you think. Worth watching.