We treat our sons like princes. But sometimes, they have the tendency to be the men of the house. From the time they come out of the womb. OK, maybe not that soon, but not much longer afterwards. Pretty much when we realize that their fathers are dead-beats or just not the right type of …
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When your partner isn’t black; he’s O.J.
Having a “woke” partner is a necessity. At least for me it is. For starters, let’s address my first issue: I truly dislike the word “woke.” People who claim to be “woke” aren’t really “woke.” If you were smart enough, you wouldn’t have to announce it to the world. It’s as if you’re trying to …
Finding inner security: A recap of ‘Insecure’ finale
First, let’s address the elephant in the room: I am not fond of this modern version of what are considered “full” seasons. With many shows that currently follow this trend, they only consist of about 10 episodes with a new one being aired each week. Insecure, on the other hand, only has eight episodes to …
Personalized youth tennis program breaks barriers for diversity
The South Street Seaport in New York City took a youthful persona thanks to the United States Tennis Association this weekend. The crowd was completely bombarded with a different view of an area that is normally associated with business professionals and typically fairly quiet except for the occasional sounds of taxis honking in the background or simple …
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