Will Smith’s Oscar Win Has Been Jaded

By Michael P Coleman You may have been one of the lucky millions of Academy Awards viewers who watched soon-to-be Oscar-winning actor Will Smith assault comedian Chris Rock on live television last night. Or you were one of the unlucky ones who got to see a celebrated African American actor play into every negative stereotype …

Author and Historian Candacy Taylor Wows Audience During Talk On “Overground Railroad” at the California Museum

Events also featured keynote address by California’s Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, and musical and spoken word performances. By Michael P Coleman There was a beautiful yet haunting irony that was apparent within seconds of the start of my recent chat with author, historian, and curator Candacy Taylor. I caught up with her …