Author Archives: iambossross

An Important Lesson That Needed To Click The year was 1989. While I was excited about finishing law school, I was also overwhelmed by the exorbitant student loan debt I was drowning in. Even coming up with money for graduation photos was a challenge. … Continue reading →

It was his first tournament. He was both excited and nervous, especially since their last few volleyball matches had not resulted in triumph. The games began at 9:30am sharp. By the time we left Crescenta Valley High School, it was 8:00pm. When everything … Continue reading →

Just like they teach you in school, in the event of an emergency — drop, cover, and hold on! My Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother, KTLA morning news anchor Chris Schauble, did exactly that and now has the distinction of having the best on camera response … Continue reading →

Everything Really Does Happen For A Reason! I was rejected as a judge in 2005. The story made national news. Literally! CNN actually reported on my very public fall from grace. Having worked since the age of 15, I had NEVER been fired from a job. So … Continue reading →

We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same ~ Carlos Castaneda Today, I’m going to work it like this. Thanks @Pharrell Williams!

Guilty Verdicts In The Loud Music Trial, But Jury Deadlocks On Victim Jordan Davis. What’s Really Going On Here? When Roland Martin of TVOne’s “NewsOne Now” invited me to appear on his February 18 show to discuss the controversial Michael Dunn trial and verdict, little … Continue reading →

My 16-year old son’s passion for football is why I’ve recently become so addicted to the sport. I was always a basketball guy. But with my Lakers doing horribly right now (wait, Steve Nash is retiring at the end of the … Continue reading →

With stellar ratings and cultural authenticity, African-American men are changing the face of daytime television Just as the fabled prince enlisted every maiden to try on the glass slipper, so too is the television industry anxious to coronate a new daytime … Continue reading →