I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action:

Waking up means facing reality. It might mean ending relationships. It might mean leaving a job or moving to a new place. All of this is scary and uncertain. This is why so many people live their entire lives in autopilot— even when they’re miserable.

Today in 2023, developers in Hilton Head are trying to steal & intimidate families out of Black owned land. This land has been Black owned since the Civil War. Please consider supporting. This is treasured Gullah Geechee land of my ancestors. gofund.me/55cff6c5

Not lost on me that in a year where lots of female directed works have been celebrated, there’s been considerably less attention for the Black female filmmakers’ work. I’ve seen the top 3 and have high praises for all; and am very looking forward to catching up on the bottom 3.

“To create art is to meet yourself.”

I believe in world peace and I’ll keep holding on to the dream of it.

Spike Lee’s list of 95 must-see movies

In case you have ever wondered, this is what a total solar eclipse look like from an airplane [📹 Sylvain Chapeland, timelapse]

We really got to hold each other tight, say the I love you out loud, hug each other, stop worrying about being cringe, call each other, spend time with each other. All of it. This world is on fire & life seems so incredibly short these days. And devastating. Love ur people hard.

Tofu Tomato 🍅 in the narrative of our lives, we are both the authors and the first readers it's prudent to ponder whether the chapters we're living are those we'd be proud to recount the stories we weave with others should resonate with the dignity we aspire to, not just in the present, but

For those that care — 432 hz improves mental clarity, removes emotional blockages, reduces stress and anxiety, better sleep quality, increases creativity & inspiration, and strengthens the immune system. Play it while you sleep & watch these areas improve!

Andre 3000 is about to have a partnerships/deals with Calm, Headspace, Peloton, Massage Envy, Hand and Stone.

Next Tuesday, The Oval season finale 🤯 #theovalonbet

‘Manhunt’ is out today on Apple TV - created by the incredible @MonicaBeletsky in collaboration with a world-class cast & crew. Honored to be a part — this one is epic! 🙏🏽

1) Earth Mama by Savanah Leaf 2) All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt by Raven Jackson 3) Rye Lane by Raine Allen Miller 4) A Thousand and One by A. V. Rockwell

I love the story of how Forest Whitaker produced Ryan Coogler’s first feature. He was still in college and came in and pitched him a few ideas and Forest was just like “alright cool I’ll go get you the money” and the rest is history

The series finale of #Manhunt is out now on Apple TV!

DON'T TELL MAMA comes to festivals this fall, a powerful film written/directed by Chloe Leigh King, produced by Shaka King (Judas & the Black Messiah), Oona Roche (The Morning Show), Mele Hamasaki (Huli & my wifey) & myself! Visit ringshoutproductions.com for screening details!