Embracing myself as an Influencer of Thought The words that follow are uncomfortable. Not because I’ve never written them, but because I’ve never shared them. Writing is something I’ve always loved. I enjoy gathering words together like wild flowers arranging them in sentences like beautiful bouquets. But more than loving the …

Beyoncé’s Cinematic Reimagining of Disney’s The Lion King An Afro-Futurist adaptation of Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, “Black is King” is a cinematic musical production directed, written and executive produced by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. The film is a visual companion to the 2019 album “The Lion King: The Gift,” an …

Past Is Prologue The image is not only inaccurate — it’s harmful On June 22, 2020, Shaun King tweeted, “Yes, I think the statues of the white European they claim is Jesus should also come down. They are a form of white supremacy.” Responding to the national call for the removal of confederate flags, …