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—and I do. Prayer...

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, that hit me right in...

In Episode 2 of Emerson Green + King, humor walks straight into a hard truth. What looks like a quick fix turns into a lesson in long-term cost. When Starla asks for loan terms in plain English, the numbers tell a story louder than any sales pitch ever could. Four hundred percent interest is not help, it is a hustle with a suit on. Creator Al Smith turns everyday struggle into teachable moments, blending nostalgia, street wisdom, and social commentary in a way that feels light on the surface...