Award-Winning Screenwriter | Actor | Director

I don’t just tell stories, I wield them like a scalpel. In the intersecting worlds of race, faith, identity, and redemption, my work cuts deep, challenging audiences to confront truths often left unspoken. A bold voice in contemporary Black cinema and theatre, my emotionally charged narratives disrupt convention while amplifying perspectives too often sidelined. Across stage, screen, and literature, I’ve earned a reputation for socially conscious, character-driven storytellin

At first glance, a caterpillar and a butterfly seem like two entirely different creatures. One crawls. One flies. One is bound to the earth. The other dances with the wind. Their physical forms share no obvious connection, leading many to believe they are separate entities altogether. As if the caterpillar ceases to exist and a butterfly is born from absolutely nothing. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The truth is, the butterfly was always there all along. The Tr

Independence from WHO? 'Cause this ain't our holiday?

FOREVER only on NETFLIX | May 8 Just got back from a screening of FOREVER , Mara Brock Akil’s hour-long reimagining of Judy Blume’s...

To stay relevant, Hollywood must evolve beyond their outdated models and embrace the changing appetites of a more sophisticated audience.

Hollywood has a long history of appropriating the stories and achievements of African Americans, often without giving due credit.

Caterpillars turning into butterflies isn't just a nature lesson---it's a story of children discovering their own greatness within.

For Black boys, literacy isn't just about learning to read; it's about finding their voice in a world that often tries to silence it.

Gavin Newsom signs a bill that is supposedly going to create more "Affordable housing." It allows for small apartment complexes to be...

Last year I met with a well-meaning mentor who told me I should focus my attention on writing more plays because that's where I've...

This is commentary to my White writer colleagues who may want to write an African American character into their work, but are confused as...

Why is anyone surprised that a 23-year veteran White police officer shot and killed an unarmed Black man in Minnesota? The same state...

What's really interesting about this second historic Impeachment Trial is that many Republicans are; according to news reports, not...

Some people are upset that some states are opening up their economies again. I've even seen some post online that are making this a...

With the yearly tuition cost of a two-year college at $3,000, a public four-year college or university (in state) $9,000, a public...

For Immediate Release June 29, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA) TALK OF THE TOWN LA/PR announces JESSE and the CATERPILLAR WHO GOT ITS WINGS soars....

I loved the Roseanne Show of the 90's, but something in my spirit told me not to support the revamp of her show. I wrestled with my own...

The NFL has decided to fine teams who players protest during the National Anthem. What?! I find this to be completely offensive. Even if...

For Immediate Release May 16, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA) A.K.B. Communication announces JESSE and the CATERPILLAR WHO GOT ITS WINGS soars. Do...

Republicans Are NOT Brainwashed. They know exactly who Trump is, but as long as there's pillaging to be had and people to blame for their...