Pine Log

YOUuuuu!" As soon as the song starts, all of the club patrons leap out of their seats and rush to the dance floor. Faint shrieks of "I love this song!" can be heard competing with the bass tones of the Soulja Boy soundtrack. Everyone seems to know all of the lyrics, and they know the moves to the accompanying dance even better.… 6 Comments

One thing I've come to take notice of lately is that a lot of people have preconceived notices about who I should be, without me knowing about it. It's like I'm supposed to fit into this mold of what other 20-something black males like me are supposed to look like.… 4 Comments

With an economic catastrophe supposedly looming over America, any community would be hesitant to reject an economic proposal that could potentially create high-salary jobs for 300 local citizens. When people start thinking in terms of money and job opportunity, however, they often lose important perspective about what it is that defines and identifies a community.… 1 Comment