Latest from Lonnae O'Neal
Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind and Fire, shaped the essential playlist of black lives
The group that old radio jocks called the Elements of the Universe is one of the most important funk bands ever.
- Feb 5, 2016
A Post columnist says goodbye to the paper, and half her life
No matter what you do next, a good goodbye is essential. And so hard.
- Feb 5, 2016
How princesses and dolls teach us to play small — even when we’re big girls
Despite changes, many beloved female characters still don’t fill out their full proportions.
- Jan 31, 2016
We made our sons shovel snow for free, with priceless results
Sometimes it takes a blizzard to meet your village.
- Jan 28, 2016
Is it better for Chris Rock to host the Oscar ceremony or boycott it?
What’s most remarkable is the question. Race has come to Hollywood in cinematic fashion.
- Jan 24, 2016
What namby-pamby Washington can learn from tough Chicago about winter
In the Windy City, winter is always coming. It produces extra hardiness. Also, a superiority complex.
- Jan 21, 2016
It’s January, and we’re all Scrooges now
Why can't we be more generous all year round to those who have less?
- Jan 15, 2016
Maybe Hollywood’s not racist — it just has a processing disorder
The film industry has a long history of not seeing people of color. Especially not in the role of Oscar nominee.
- Jan 15, 2016
Digital or paper planner? Either way, there still isn’t enough time.
How an annual ritual involving buying a planner also is a meditation about how we fill our lives.
- Jan 10, 2016