Sinners vs. The Chosen: When Christian Criticism Contradicts Christian Consumption
There's been a lot of noise lately about Sinners — a film many “critics” haven't even seen.
Kendrick Didn't Perform at the Super Bowl: He Delivered Poetic Justice
I envy writers who can react instantly. I needed a few days with this one. Not because I didn't know what to say — because what Kendrick did on that stage deserved more than a hot take. It deserved this."
The Gospel According to Tobe Nwigwe: What One Song Said That the Church Wouldn't
"Tobe Nwigwe said the thing the church has been tiptoeing around for years — out loud, on a record, with his whole chest. The response told me everything I needed to know about who's actually ready for the gospel and who just likes the idea of it."
Brother Love, Brother Pastor: What Diddy and Church Leaders Have in Common
From religious institutions to the glamorous yet guarded realms of celebrity, the patterns disturbingly mirror one another.
Heartstrings and High Values: A Poem About What's Actually Missing From Dating Today
It's been said I'm an anxious attacher. Too much of a mother. In my masculine era. A holder-oner. A believe-in-lover.
One Hoe Does: A Poem About Who We Actually Blame and Why
The thing about hoes is — they wouldn't be hoes if y'all left them alone. So what's the allure?
Getting Money: A Poem About Wealth That Can't Be Taken Away
A journey long, not for the faint. Hamilton waits. Who is rich, Alex? One who invests in self, in small habits, in smart circles.
Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Was a Masterclass in Talent and Motherhood
She didn't just perform. She showed up pregnant and redefined the stage.
Why Bobby Love Deserves Cheryl's Love
Thousands of people gathered in the comments to call Cheryl a fool and Bobby a psychopath. I'm here to tell you why they're both wrong.
What Actually Matters When It Comes to Kanye West
Everything we know about Kanye is via social media. But let me tell you who actually knows Kanye Omari West — Jesus Emmanuel Christ. And that changes everything about this conversation.
Our Watch Has Ended: A Defense of the Game of Thrones Finale Nobody Asked For
No one had to spend millions of dollars entertaining you for eight seasons. They did it anyway — and in my humble opinion, they did it well. Here's why the finale was exactly what it was always going to be.