Straight No Chaser
As of 2026, I’ve moved my commentary to Substack—my own space, on my own terms. If you’re looking for my current work, that’s where it lives.
Why Grown Women Hear Jill Scott’s “Pressha” Differently
In “Pressha,” Jill Scott gives voice to a generation of women who have already lived the loud years and are now choosing clarity over performance.
I Hit a Wall with Ozempic—So I Tried Zepbound (And Here’s What Happened)
I broke up with Ozempic, met Zepbound, and dropped under 200 in four weeks. Here’s how the switch went down.
FAFO Ain’t a Forcefield: Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us
Some Black folks are watching ICE roundups like it’s not our business—but let me be clear: silence won’t save us. This country stays rewriting the rules, and if you think you’re safe just ’cause you’re not on the list today, think again. Here’s why Black people need to care about immigration—before it’s our turn.
The Democratic Party’s Dirty Secret
Class is the dirty little secret the Democratic Party doesn’t like to talk about and they’ve perfected the art of cognitive dissonance.
Pot. Kettle. Newsom.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling out Democratic toxicity—from inside his glass house. Oh, this is rich—pun intended.
Hate Speech Isn’t Free Speech—It’s City-Sponsored Abuse in L.A. City Hall
Weekly trauma dumps of hate speech and racial slurs at L.A. City Council meetings shouldn’t be a city-sponsored tradition.
Ozempic Diary: Thin or Broke—Pick One
In this Ozempic diary, I lose coverage, get hit with a $712 price tag, consider smuggling from Canada, and get offered a side effect sampler instead.
This Ain’t 1996: The Democratic Base Wants Smoke, Not Civility
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic leaders clinging to civility are stuck in the past–and it’s costing us.
Democrats Need A Kendrick Lamar Masterclass on How to Win a Beef
Democrats need to ditch the civility charade and understand that when they go low–we go scorch the Earth.
The Push for A Permanent Memorial for the Victims of The Grim Sleeper
The push for a permanent memorial in South Los Angeles for the victims of the Grim Sleeper isn’t just necessary—it’s non-negotiable.
