Photo Credit:Getty Images-The Wayans family attends the NAACP Image Awards, where they were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame for their groundbreaking contributions to comedy, film, and television. There are families who make history, and then there are families who rewrite it with a punchline, a mirror, and a refusal to be boxed in. This year, the NAACP  Hall of Fame welcomed one of the most influential creative dynasties in American entertainment, the Wayans family . For

As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to pause and bask in the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of our ancestors. Their legacy is not just history—it is instruction. Recently, many have shared reactions to a racist post from #47 depicting the Obamas as apes. I won’t pretend to be surprised. That kind of imagery has a long, ugly history in this country—one meant to dehumanize, distract, and diminish. As a Christian, Scripture calls me to pray for our leaders—an

Emerson Green and King Episode 5-A Socially Conscious Comic created by Purpix Media Founder Al Smith. Last night, my daughters came into the room lit up. Not because of social media. Not because it was “the thing to do.” But because they used their voices. We had a real conversation about ICE, about the nationwide school walkouts, and about why they chose to participate in activism at their school. They didn’t just repeat slogans—they explained their why. And as a father, tha

Join Us for a Doubleheader Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is hosting an exciting day filled with Eagle pride, purpose, and high-energy basketball. On Saturday, January 24, fans can enjoy a thrilling women’s and men’s doubleheader at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Women's Basketball Game The action begins at 1 p.m. with EMU Women’s Basketball taking on Northern Illinois. This game is special as it coincides with Mental Health Awareness and Fraternity & Sorority Life Da

Emerson Green + King  is not just a comic strip. It’s a mirror. Created by Indianapolis -based filmmaker, educator, and storyteller Al Smith  of Purpix Media. Emerson Green blends humor, social commentary, and quiet truth into scenes that feel familiar because they are. Set in everyday neighborhoods, the strip uses warmth and wit to explore how spectacle, judgment, and public ridicule often land hardest on those already carrying enough. This featured installment takes aim at

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