Advice from a black guy after the murders in AtlantaHi. I’m black, and I have some advice that may or may not apply to you. (If you’re Asian, no need to read this.)Mar 17, 20211991Mar 17, 20211991
Why people are joking about Rep John Lewis on TwitterHi. Also some thoughts on Breonna Taylor memes and ‘minority’ humor.Jul 19, 202057Jul 19, 202057
Rest in Peace, Rich ChiggaI first met Rich Chigga — as he was known back then, after his first performance in Los Angeles, back in May.Jan 2, 2018190Jan 2, 2018190
About the ‘Homo Cholo’, and racial profilingSo, I watched this ‘Homo Cholo’ video about a gay Latino dude in LA, and it got me thinking: Donald Trump’s suggestion that we start…Jun 24, 2016521Jun 24, 2016521
I made a Chrome extension that changes ‘transcended race’ to ‘was deemed safe by white people’Muhammad Ali didn’t ‘transcend race’. As @Shaft said the other day,Jun 6, 201654951Jun 6, 201654951
Published inLos Angeles Times#TeacherAppreciation: who changed your life?There are two things that bother me about Teacher Appreciation Week (which starts today, by the way).May 2, 20167715May 2, 20167715
Published inLos Angeles TimesThree black journalists talk about the L.A. Riots, 24 years laterApr 29, 201624313Apr 29, 201624313
Some things I’ve written on Japanese hip-hopHi! You’re probably here because you heard me talk about Japanese rap music at a Pop-Up Magazine event. Maybe you’d like to hear some.Apr 14, 2016401Apr 14, 2016401
Published inLos Angeles TimesBackstage with Stormzy in Los AngelesWe talked about being an “ambassador,” rapping for Ice Cube, and his thoughts on the n-wordApr 11, 2016411Apr 11, 2016411
Published inLos Angeles TimesThe Future of WorkOn Monday, I moderated a panel on ‘diversity’ here at SXSW.Mar 14, 2016813Mar 14, 2016813
Published inLos Angeles TimesWhile other pop stars make albums, Kanye is making entertainment softwareYou will never again own a new Kanye album. But you can rent his software.Mar 12, 20161695Mar 12, 20161695
Published inLos Angeles TimesOn learning the keys to Internet virality from DJ KhaledBuild something because you want it to exist.Jan 21, 2016321Jan 21, 2016321
Published inTHOSE PEOPLEWe ate a bunch of racist snacks and ranked themIt gets even worse than Oreos, apparentlySep 18, 201533483Sep 18, 201533483
Published inTHOSE PEOPLESoylent might be a great weapon in the war on poor peopleNo, not poverty. Poor people.Sep 4, 20159911Sep 4, 20159911
Published inTHOSE PEOPLEWhy don’t black people just let Bernie Sanders talk?I asked an actual black person (and also a Filipino, because why not?)Aug 10, 2015454Aug 10, 2015454
Published inTHOSE PEOPLE⫷THE FUTURE⫸Our theme for August: Let’s talk about where we’re headedAug 3, 201511Aug 3, 201511
Published inTHOSE PEOPLEConversations with Those People: OriginsWhen you write a viral piece on Medium, people start arguing.Jul 31, 201513Jul 31, 201513
