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Arts, Sports and Influence

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A group of football players are standing next to each other on a field.
By Trimaine Clark April 9, 2025
A viral meme comparing Deion Sanders with his sons to Archie Manning and his sons sparked a conversation about perception, privilege, and the double standards in sports. This post delves into the disparity in how narratives are shaped around players like Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, and Jameis Winston, despite similar struggles on the field. It explores how families like the Mannings are given grace and time to develop, while others, like Deion’s family and Winston, are scrutinized more harshly. Ultimately, it’s a reflection on the importance of consistency in how we view legacies and opportunities in sports.
Two basketball players are standing next to each other on a court.
By Trimaine Clark April 9, 2025
Ja Morant's recent gun gesture controversy serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability, both on and off the court. This post reflects on the pattern of enabling destructive behavior, drawing parallels to Allen Iverson’s unresolved past and how it impacted his legacy. With insights from mentors like John Thompson and Denzel Washington's portrayal of Coach Boone, the post emphasizes the need to hold ourselves accountable to avoid self-sabotage and build a legacy of resilience and responsibility.
Sitcoms are not meant to be 8 episodes.
By Trimaine Clark April 9, 2025
In an era dominated by flashy special effects and fast-paced action, the true art of storytelling seems to be fading. This post reflects on the days when character development and thoughtful narrative twists were at the heart of great cinema and TV. Exploring how blockbuster trends are overtaking the soul of storytelling, it calls for a return to deeper, more meaningful narratives that resonate emotionally. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on films or shows that have moved you beyond the spectacle.
Two men are posing for a picture in a gym while holding boxing belts.
By Trimaine Clark October 14, 2022
Make It Make Sense Documentary
A group of young people are sitting on the edge of a boxing ring.
By Trimaine Clark September 12, 2022
Make It Make Sense Documentary
A man wearing a nike tank top is lifting a dumbbell
By Trimaine Clark December 28, 2021
Make It Make Sense Documentary
DeMarcus Minor Baylor vs Kirk Hinrich Kansas
By Trimaine Clark December 27, 2021
Make It Make Sense Documentary
A man in a white shirt and shorts is running on a field.
By Trimaine Clark December 22, 2021
Make it Make Sense Documentary
Zora Neale Hurston and Ouale
By Trimaine Clark May 18, 2021
Zora, a true folklorist who flourished as a writer due to her childhood exposure to the spirited people of Eatonville, not only faced challenges financially, from family, from her close friend, from failed marriages, and from racism, she was also criticized throughout her career as a writer...She wasn’t trying to hear it...
Juju Dailon Minor at Underdog Athletics
By Trimaine Clark August 11, 2020
Make It Make Sense Documentary
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