One of the positive attributes of the internet is that you can be sent down a rabbit hole and pique your curiosity unexpectedly. A few days ago, I went down that aforementioned rabbit hole and wanted to find out more Stevie Wonder’s Classic Period Albums from 1972 to 1976. Those classic period albums were Music… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Icon #3
Issue 3 continued from what happened in Issue 2. The Mayor of Dakota was held hostage by someone she had a connection too and the abductor wanted her to accept responsibility for causing an event to happen at a nearby island. Police stopped Icon and Rocket momentarily from entering city hall, but they could finally… Continue Reading
Icon #2
The Mayor of Dakota, Thomasina Jefferson, is being held hostage at city hall. The police commissioner calls in S.H.R.E.D, the city’s most elite police unit. They hold Icon and Rocket at gunpoint. Icon wants to comply with the police officers and Rocket reminds him of his social status despite being able to defeat the entire… Continue Reading
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 75: Invisible Men by Ken Quattro
Black History Month is in full swing and I have seen many social media posts recognizing the achievements of African Americans throughout the nation’s history. However, I have always wanted to find out something that does not get much recognition or overlooked during this annual celebration in February. Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of… Continue Reading
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 74: Playing in the Dark by Toni Morrison
I still consider realistic fiction the standard for American Literature. However, imaginative fiction has made significant strides in the past two decades to create its own place in American Literature. As one who prefers imaginative fiction over realistic fiction, this is a much-needed development for the survival of literature as an art form. As a… Continue Reading
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 73: The Dark Fantastic by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas
“The principles of the dark fantastic are so ingrained in our collective consciousness that when the expected pattern is subverted, most audiences cannot suspend disbelief. Readers and viewers complain that dark heroic protagonists are not likable. Critics observe that the characters, settings, circumstances, and resolutions are unbelievable. Agents regret that they just cannot connect with… Continue Reading
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 72: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
If your spouse was wrongly accused of rape and went to prison for five years but gets released, would you remain married? That was the question An American Marriage by Tayari Jones attempted to answer in her popular novel. An American Marriage was selected for Oprah’s Book Club in 2018 and has been a… Continue Reading
Marion’s Favorites: Salt N Pepa Movie
I’m an old school rap fan. Big Daddy Kane and Rakim are my favorite rappers of all time. LL Cool J, Run DMC, Gangstarr, Sir Mix-A-Lot & Heavy D are still in my regular rotation on my iPad. But my favorite rap group of all time is Salt N Pepa. I will admit a big… Continue Reading
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 71: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
I have a question. Has there been a well-regarded or lauded author you keep trying out as a reader but have never connected with their books? Toni Morrison is my answer to that question. I have attempted several of her books (Jazz, Paradise, and Love) over the years but have never truly connected with them. … Continue Reading
Rest in Love, Eric Jerome Dickey (1961-2021)
I would like to give my condolences to family, friends, and legions of readers for author Eric Jerome Dickey. I found out the news of his passing earlier today and realized that I had not read none of his books. Nothing personal….just an oversight on my part. I have several friends who are readers of… Continue Reading
