This is a preview of the forthcoming documentary, “Dark Girls” by acclaimed director, Bill Duke. It explores the emotional topic of prejudice and discrimination targeted toward dark-skinned women in the Black community. Sadly, a lot of that prejudice comes from within the color barrier. Continue reading →
recess recession
Recess and lunch – those are the two sweet words of my youth. The kid in me still looks forward to both. The adult in me looks forward to some relief from this recession that everyone on Wall Street is saying is over while everyone on My Street is still feeling. Continue reading →
get your levee education
I tell stories. Sometimes with words. Sometimes with lines. Sometimes with pixels. Continue reading →
God is nearer
I wake up. The sun winks at me. The birds have already begun rehearsing for their concert later. It will be glorious. Continue reading →
advance to proficient
When I was in high school, there were two certainties that few could avoid – acne and tests. There was no way around it. I swore that when I grew up that my skin would be clear and I would never have to take a test again. Ahh, silly youth. Continue reading →
give till it’s gone
Today, Ben Harper’s 10th studio album, Give Till It’s Gone, is released! Continue reading →
petty (hate) crimes
I love cop dramas and thanks to Netflix I can watch The Wire, The Shield, Dexter, Southland, Flashpoint, or whatever whenever I have the time and desire to satisfy my ‘fix.’ This past weekend I was watching one of the aforementioned cop shows and the theme of one particular episode was ‘hate crimes.’ Continue reading →
goodbye. hello.
My name is Kenn Bivins and I am a Renaissance man. To some that means that my expertise covers a significant number of different subject areas. To others it means that I’m just random for no reason. I’ll claim both. Continue reading →
1862 in the city of Puebla
I’m not a fan of ignorance – not even when ignorance comes in vacuum-packed, personal-sized, pretty packages that seemingly harm no one. I guess it’s just one of my pet peeves that some people choose to look the other way rather than question the what, where, or why behind something.
Cinco de Mayo or for you non-Spanish majors, the 5th of May, is upon us. It is not Mexico’s Independence Day which is in fact September 16. Cinco de Mayo is not a federal Mexican holiday at all. Its first observance actually began in the state of California. That’s right. The U S of A. To this day, the festivities include indulgence in traditional Mexican food, drink, music, and dance. Continue reading →
