(Akiit.com) Recently, two films explored the experiences of families living on the edge of poverty and homelessness. The Florida Project chronicled the lives of poor people living in a pink motel steps away from Disney World, in Orlando, Florida. As told through the eyes of cheery little kids, its tone was way ...
(Akiit.com) Sometimes real people are even more brave and courageous than fictional characters. That’s the case with war correspondent Marie Colvin. She was an American journalist who wrote for the British newspaper The Sunday Times, often risking her life to report from the frontlines and embattled areas where she felt it ...
(Akiit.com) My husband, Bill Cosby, was recently victimized by a malicious District Attorney and an equally vicious judge. This is not the first time that my husband has been persecuted by corrupt and self-serving politicians. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Bill Cosby, along with hundreds of other people, was ...
(Akiit.com) I will begin by admitting I am not and never have been a Bill Cosby fan. He turned me off with the somewhat smug attitude he displayed toward low income Black folks. Also, though I have long been a strong supporter of more honest portrayals of Black folks on television ...
(Akiit.com) If your kid has been bugging you about getting him or her a dog or a cat, but you don’t have another space at your disposal for a pet this big, here is an option to consider: a guinea pig. These cuddly creatures are a fantastic option to be kept ...
(Akiit.com) A few years before Aretha Franklin sang “Respect.” Before her, Otis Redding’s version had a laudable meaning, too. When Aretha sang “Respect” in 1967, she turned the song into something women have never let go. The song became a powerful anthem for many, but more so for Black women. It ...
(Akiit.com) As is often the case in this era of President Donald Trump, the reaction is far more interesting than the action. The action was rapper/entrepreneur, ex-George W. Bush denouncer and Trump supporter Kanye West, whom Trump invited to the White House. The reaction from left-wing black critics was predictable. But ...
(Akiit.com) One of the hardest industries to get involved with is the music industry. Following your dreams is one thing but when the place you want them to lead you is shut up with lock and key, it can be a little harder. This doesn’t mean that you should ever give ...
(Akiit.com) HBO’s OZ set the bar high for views of prison life. Few convict TV series or movies have approached that rarified level until A Prayer Before Dawn took this twisted trip to a hellish penal institution in Thailand. In Bangkok, young British boxer Billy Moore (Joe Cole) fights both opponents and personal demons. He ...
(Akiit.com) You just can’t make this stuff up! A black detective infiltrates the white racist Ku Klux Klan. When? Where? Why? How? If you want to know the details and want to be entertained while you catch up on this bit of Americana history, just set aside 2h 14min and watch ...
(Akiit.com) Dear Ms. Anne Hathaway, Two black sisters at an Oakland, California, subway station were attacked by a knife-wielding white man. He killed one sister, Nia Wilson, and injured the other. The Bay Area Rapid Transit police arrested him. His family reportedly told authorities that he suffered from mental problems. The ...
(Akiit.com) If you have a few friends and you are all wondering what to do next with your lives, there are a thousand options to go for. One which might be particularly entertaining however is to start your own band, as this is something that can be equally fun and possibly ...