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Time to be Independent

“Until the lions can tell their stories, tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter.” – African Proverb Tune in next Monday at 10pm on PBS to watch the documentary “Soul Food Junkies” by noted filmmaker Byron Hurt.  This isn’t the entire point of this blog post, but I realized after writing half of thisContinue reading “Time to be Independent”

Open Letter to Michael Vick from a Washington Football Team Fan

Hello Michael Vick, My name is Bomani Armah and I am life long die-hard Washington football fan.  I am writing this letter to ask you to sign with my favorite team for the next four to six years and here is why.  You, no doubt, are worried about whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles willContinue reading “Open Letter to Michael Vick from a Washington Football Team Fan”

When to Take Away the Guns: How Guns and Mental Health Have Affected Me

My family knows about guns.  I am a man of African descent, who lives in North America and speaks English.  That is only possible because of one tool.  The Gun.  The gun didn’t force my ancestors into the hull of a ship on the coast of West Africa. The gun didn’t push my native ancestorsContinue reading “When to Take Away the Guns: How Guns and Mental Health Have Affected Me”

You Have Until Friday to Finish Talking About Petreaus’ Affair

“…See I don’t want him, if he ain’t made no arrangement with you/ I hope you would’ve done the same thing for me too” – Erykah Badu from “Booty” Can we stop lying to ourselves for a moment?  Can we stop pretending like it’s some historical anomaly for the most power military general on theContinue reading “You Have Until Friday to Finish Talking About Petreaus’ Affair”

“More than the Mic” with Rae Shine

Thanks again for reading my blog.  If you don’t already know, I’m one of several skilled engineers who work out of Urban-Intalek Studios in Washington D.C..  I’m passionate about helping people find and express their voice artistically, and working at Washington D.C.’s premiere boutique studio is a great way to do it!  I’ll be postingContinue reading ““More than the Mic” with Rae Shine”

Question 6 & Compromising the Bible

“I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord! Please don’t let me be misunderstood” – Please Don’t let me be Misunderstood                                                  Written by B. Benjamin, G. Caldwell and S. Marcus Consider what it would be like, if your religion taught that you were cursed at birth? To know that what you are atContinue reading “Question 6 & Compromising the Bible”

#Buycott Substantial’s “Home is Where the Art is”

It was after sunset, so the breeze bit a little harder, and the jacket I wore was a little thin.  I’m usually in a better mood while waiting for my mobile reading room and writing desk (aka the 70 bus) but I had just finished a week of running ragged by oversleeping and missing myContinue reading “#Buycott Substantial’s “Home is Where the Art is””

4 Things about the RNC Convention

I had fun watching the RNC Convention.  It was a welcome distraction from the late nights of work I had, and was as disturbing, jingoistic, xenophobic and factually incorrect as I suspected. Their most popular positive talking points were, “God is real”, “hard work pays off”, and “love your family”.  Three things no one inContinue reading “4 Things about the RNC Convention”

The Angle Episode #6 (Art Enables)

From the first time the Director for The Angle was introduced to Art Enables in 2009, he has been an advocate for this dynamic organization. When the idea that The Angle would have episodes, featuring Art Enables was early on the list to capture. Park Triangle featured the organization a few years back for TheContinue reading “The Angle Episode #6 (Art Enables)”

Get Out DC July 30, 2012

Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. If you know just a little bit about me, then you know that I’m a huge fan of my favorite fruit…WATERMELON!!  This Friday, August 3rd, come join me and some of my favorite artists as we celebrate National Watermelon Day at Sankofa VideoContinue reading “Get Out DC July 30, 2012”

Make Penn State Believable

No Football for a year.  I thought I’d just skip to the point and sort out the logistics and emotions of it afterward.  There is a long list of penalties that Penn State was given by the NCAA, including major loss of scholarships, a $60 million fine, and forfeiting all the wins the program hadContinue reading “Make Penn State Believable”

Get Out DMV July 23, 2012

Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. “Where Langston Hughes meets Mos Def,” is a great way to describe DMV poetry and hip-hop vet Komplex.  Whether back in the day as an original member of the seminal poetry collective “The 5th L”, or as the emcee half of the FlyContinue reading “Get Out DMV July 23, 2012”

Live in Peace, for All of Us Survivors of Aurora, CO

Rest in Peace to the victims of the horrific massacre in Aurora, Colorado.  My sincere condolences to their families and loved ones. This is the crucial moment, in the age of 24/7 news and the myth of U.S. exceptional-ism, that we have to remember not to over react.  Your life is always within nano-seconds ofContinue reading “Live in Peace, for All of Us Survivors of Aurora, CO”

Get Out DMV July 9, 2012

Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. I’m really having fun highlighting the great events that happen in Washington DC!  Make sure to check back to this blog anytime during the week when you get that itch to get out and have some live fun!  This weeks featured artist isContinue reading “Get Out DMV July 9, 2012”

The Angle Episode #5 (Clayton Lebeuf)

  Clayton LeBouef is a good friend and mentor to both the host, Paige Hernandez and the director, Gemal Woods so he was an obvious choice as a featured guest on The Angle. As a seasoned actor, writer and activist, his passion makes for compelling guest, as his nimble mind, wit and humor play wellContinue reading “The Angle Episode #5 (Clayton Lebeuf)”

Get Out DMV July 2, 2012

Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. Another great week in the District.  Thanks to everyone who made the Upper Room at the Red Lounge a success last week.  This week the big show is yours truly with Immaletchufinish at Sankofa Video and Books.  Also, this is the week ofContinue reading “Get Out DMV July 2, 2012”

Reading, Rhyming, and Rhythm with Dr. Seuss

I had a wonderful time doing my “Reading, Rhyming & Rhythm” workshop with the 4-6 year old students at the Capital Hill Day School Yoga Camp.  That’s right, yoga for the little ones.  I didn’t think that was possible at first, considering how much radioactive energy emanates from a 5 year old.  But the truthContinue reading “Reading, Rhyming, and Rhythm with Dr. Seuss”

Originally posted on The Even Place:
It was another great day at The Even Place with Dr. Alvin Jones.  This is always my favorite part of the Sunday morning program, the interview with the author.  This weeks guest is Dr. Gordon Livingston MD, West Point Graduate, Vietnam Veteran, Johns Hopkins alumni and author of 4…

Get Out DMV June 25, 2012

Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. Last week was another great week for the DC live music and art scene, and expect this week to be as good or even better.  You can catch two of my favorite percussionist/lyricist, Jali-D & Jabari “Auragin” Exum at two different open micsContinue reading “Get Out DMV June 25, 2012”

Rethink What You Know About Fear & Courage

The suicide of an adult son. The cancer death of a toddler. The adult revelation that you’re adopted, followed by the quest to find your family.  Multiple tours as an officer in Vietnam.  All of these individually would have been the main story line of most people’s book about fear and courage, but in GordonContinue reading “Rethink What You Know About Fear & Courage”