Racially Black, Ethnically Black & Why Understanding Black America is a Unique History Lesson
Why Dreadlocks Bother You So Much & Why They Really Shouldn’t
So someone with straight hair will NEVER be rejected…ever. It still translates as racism to me. The court is wrong. I can see if the locs are rainbow in color etc…but locs can be pulled up, back and even bunned and just as beautiful as any other style. Again…the court is wrong. Laws…some just aren’t […]
Author of HIDDEN FIGURES Margot Lee Shetterly and Underground’s Aldis Hodge Talk the Book, Movie & Writing Black Truth into the Narrative
I haven’t read Hidden Figures yet, but of course, I must. We all must. Author Margot Lee Shetterly has, as she states when she speaks in the interview below about it being our “responsibility to tell these stories and to bring them to the larger audience”, brought to life the story of three African American […]
The Catch 22 Situation of Nate Parker’s Award-Winning Movie The Birth of A Nation
My article As Seen on The Huffington Post: It’s here. It’s something that I’ve never known about the actor, producer and director Nate Parker prior to the movie, although in times past, I followed the celebrity scene and everything in it like a bear in search of honey. If you have no idea what I […]
When Someone KIDNAPS Your Child & Crap Gets REAL! Halle Berry Finally Found a Great Movie…Finally
Kidnap. I have a very, weird history of television and movies when it comes to the actor Halle Berry. Some movies, I believe, work for her, and then there are some that she basically destroys all on her own. I’m not stating this to be mean, but it shows in the many projects that carry […]
DISNEY FUN: See EXTRA Video Clips of My 2016 Trip to DISNEY WORLD!
I had such a blast at Disney World. The last time I went was eleven years ago, so it’s been a long while. That is exactly why the time was NOW to hit those Disney World streets! For more quick video clips of what I did while there, hit play!!
Exclusive Interview With OMAR TYREE, Author of FLYY GIRL, THE LAST STREET NOVEL & MORE!
Long before I ended my celebrity entertainment site INN THE BASEMENT, I had the opportunity to attend the Charlotte Literary Festival where I met author Omar Tyree. He agreed to do an interview with me, and I have it for you right here. What many of you didn’t know is that Omar Tyree has always […]
OFF THE CUFF With J.K. Thomas, Youth Engineer & Author of IT’S NOT THE KIDS; IT’S THE PARENTS!
During the SC Book Festival, I had the opportunity to meet and do and OFF THE CUFF with author, speaker, youth engineer and mentor, J. K. Thomas about his debut book It’s Not the Kids; It’s the Parents. He had so much information to give based on his own experience, having cared for children for […]
OFF THE CUFF With Author Teri Woods of DUTCH, NY’s FINEST & Children’s Book THE BEST I CAN BE
As I circled around the SC Book Festival, I noticed author and presenter at the festival, Teri Woods, who is behind a range of fiction books from True to the Game, NY’s Finest and something a bit different from them all – a new children’s book! She agreed to go OFF THE CUFF with me […]
OFF THE CUFF With The Makings of a Man Co-Author Michael J. Holoman & How Character Drives It All!
One of the more enjoyable, informative and enlightening OFF THE CUFFS I had at the 2015 SC Book Festival came from the co-author of the book titled The Makings of a Man, Michael Holoman. He co-authored the title with Gerard Droze, who stands to the right in the photo, and another co-author who I didn’t […]
OFF THE CUFF With Author Daniel Nelson III & His Fictional Fantasy Titled I: The Emolian Empire
Author Daniel Neslon is a part of The Makings of a Man Foundation in the literacy program of the foundation, and he accepted my request for an OFF THE CUFF with him about his book titled I: The Emolian Empire while attending the 2015 SC Book Festival. He gave me insight into what the literacy […]
OFF THE CUFF With Author Kevin Gantt and His New Book INFLECTION: A Journey Of Self Discovery
I want to share with you an OFF THE CUFF I had with the author Kevin Gantt about his new book titled Inflection. Upon first glance, I loved the cover and knew that it would be very much an inward journey. Therefore, I had to interview this author on the last day of the 2015 […]
OFF THE CUFF With Olivia Washington, Author of The Science Fiction Fantasies JUPITER and ASTRAEA!
I had the opportunity to have one of my OFF THE CUFFS with a fairly young author named Olivia Washington who has filled two novels with action and drama all wrapped up in a science fiction. It’s not often that I run into or speak with a science fiction writer, but her books really interested […]
OFF THE CUFF With Stacy Roberts, Author of Children’s Book Titled BOOMER, BE NICE!
I met an amazingly friendly author at the 2015 South Carolina Book Festival, and her name is Stacy Roberts. She’s the author of a children’s book titled Boomer, Be Nice which has a vibrant book cover along with a line of T-Shirts for added flair. Stacy agreed to an OFF THE CUFF with me about […]
OFF THE CUFF With Sonja T. Williams, Author of Suni Summers Shares A Story
Upon arrival and settling in at the 2015 South Carolina Book Festival, my eyes immediately zoomed in on a book cover that I’d noticed weeks before the event. The cover is quite cute with a young girl on the front who happens to be named Suni Summers. Therefore, I quickly ran over and met the […]
2015 SC Book Festival – See Highlights From My Weekend Book Signing Event
First, I want to thank everyone who came out to the meet and greet while getting their books signed. It was exceptionally nice meeting everyone. Thanks for your purchases and photos. My husband, Rod Cornelius, and I truly enjoyed every moment. Now on to my happenings. The mood was ripe and ready on Saturday which […]
More Wonderful Pics From Pose N Post Symposium in Columbia!
This is me and my bandit, Nina Ross. My crew! I met the lady in the middle, Cookie, and the wonderful lady on the right. They are a tag team duo as well out of Georgia. Great people! Shakeema is all over that marketing! Want more from her, see her on instagram…where it looks like […]
An Event Well Worth It – Pose n Post Symposium, Hosted by Chrisette Michele – the Columbia, SC Edition
As I approached the black benches that lined the walkway to SOCO, the venue for the Pose n Post Symposium in the capital city of Columbia, South Carolina, hosted by R&B singer and flower child Chrisette Michele, I was greeted by a life sized poster of the songstress that had already become the face of […]
Become Empowered At Pose N Post Symposium Featuring Chrisette Michele!
R&B singer Chrisette Michele, Rich Hipster, The Mane Choice and Lamik Cosmetics are coming to Columbia, SC as a part of their Pose N Post Symposium, 8 city tour on April 12th. Some of the best in the business as far as branding and empowerment will be there such as fashionista and jewelry designer Ambrosia […]
Watch the Latest Trailer For STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON – In Theaters August 14th
You’ve already seen the above trailer for the August movie Straight Outta Compton, so now get a reveal of the latest trailer for the movie below. There was so much controversy behind all of the men who made up NWA, their style of music and what it stood for to them and many others. I […]
Author Christine Young-Robinson Drops the EXCLUSIVE BOOK TEA On Her Upcoming “We Didn’t See It Coming”!
Coming in September is a brand new novel off of Zane’s Strebor Books, written by author Christine Young-Robinson, titled “We Didn’t See It Coming”. I got an exclusive before the book’s release, and the author gives a bit of BOOK TEA for avid readers to get excited about! 1.The first four words I notice in […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW With Songwriter/Singer Bryan Popin About Album YOU CAN MAKE IT!
It’s not everyday I get to chat it up with such talent in the music industry, but I was blessed with the opportunity to interview Bryan Popin about his upcoming album You Can Make It. Known also as Little Boy Wonder thus the name of his pub company, he has worked with countless artists such […]
EXCLUSIVE: Gospel Singer & Songwriter Earnest Pugh Interviews About Upcoming Album THE W.I.N. (Worship In Nassau) EXPERIENCE!
Earnest Pugh gave me the wonderful opportunity to interview him about his upcoming album, The W.I.N. (Worship in Nassau) Experience which will release on September 17th. Earnest Pugh has been given the gift of song, and he has brought it through albums such as Earnestly Yours, Rain On Us, and Earnest Pugh Live: A Worshipper’s […]
AUGUST 2013 BOOK RELEASES – Murders at Gabriel’s Trails Complete 5 Part Series with Bonus Sins of Bain & Ain’t Quite What I Thought 2!
I’m finally finished with both AUGUST BOOK RELEASES! Murders at Gabriel’s Trails: The Complete 5 Part Series with bonus story Sins of Bain is scheduled to release on August 16th while Ain’t Quite What I Thought 2! is set to release on August 30th! The complete process of writing SINS OF BAIN as the added […]
My Atlanta Day – FUN, NUPTIALS, And FUNKY FRESHNESS WITH BOOMBOX MIKE!
So now that my day in Atlanta is complete, let’s do the rundown… I went to a beautiful wedding for some friends! The whole event was fantastic, and the food, music and guests were absolutely put together so well until I was left very impressed. God bless their union together which will be forever because […]
Exclusive Interview: Take 6 Talks New One Music Video, Message To Future Generations And Tour!
The countdown has started for the release of Take 6’s new album One, hitting stores on March 27th, and they were gracious enough to give YaDigg.com (a former sister site of INN THE BASEMENT) an exclusive interview, discussing the message they would like to leave to future generations and the importance of having your own […]
EXCLUSIVE: Author Erik Greene Interviews About His Book OUR UNCLE SAM, The SAM COOKE Story!
Erik Greene, INN THE BASEMENT wants to congratulate you on your book Our Uncle Sam as it remembers Sam Cooke. He was a master vocalist and a great inspiration to many. It is truly amazing how his name carries on to generations not even born in his time. I would also like to thank you […]
Exclusive 2009 Interview With Leigh McKnight aka Minnie Dix & The New Book Sinners Never Sleep
Leigh McKnight also known as Minnie Dix and author of From My Front Porch is launching a brand new book due out in October 09! Based off of the hit, From My Front Porch, Sinners Never Sleep is bound to rock the boats of love. For those who missed From My Front Porch, a southern […]