An Appreciation
Sports
Lee Elder, so much more than a golf pioneer
When viewed through the prism of the Masters and golf history, Elder becomes perhaps the most important figure in the game, more significant than Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods
Culture
Colin Powell broke many barriers in the military and in civic life with dignity, respect and honesty
The former four-star Army general and secretary of state was trusted across the political spectrum
Culture
Kaycee Moore, an unsung powerhouse of the L.A. Rebellion
Despite a small number of roles, she made a lasting impact in ‘Killer of Sheep’ and ‘Daughters of the Dust’
Culture
What Michael K. Williams taught me about being a man
He was an icon for Black queer men, but he was also a beacon for what’s possible to ask of straight Black men
HBCU
For me and the FAMU family, president Frederick Humphries was the epitome of excellence
His focus on academic achievement led ‘Time’ magazine to recognize FAMU as its first College of the Year in 1997
Culture
The most important lesson I took from Clarence Williams III’s death
The actor who portrayed Mr. Simms in ‘Tales from the Hood’ was 81 when he died of colon cancer
Culture
Paul Mooney was an elusive figure, but his influence was far-reaching
He wrote for some of the greatest Black comedians of our time while making people uncomfortable with his takes on race and culture
Culture
For Shock G, the man who made room for everyone on the dance floor
‘The Humpty Dance’ helped fat girls feel entitled to pleasure, even as we debate the latest unauthorized bikini pic of a Kardashian
Sports
My friend Elgin
For many, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor was a superhero. To me, he was just my guy.