Complete strangers can stand silent next to each other in an elevator and not even look each other in the eye. But at a concert, those same strangers could find themselves dancing and singing together like best friends. That's the power of music. LZ Granderson completeconcertdance share on social
Of all the parts that make up my somewhat quirky life, there are few things that raise a stranger's eyebrows faster than discovering I love country music. LZ Granderson countrydiscovereyebrow Change image and share on social
It seems everyone knows a college degree is important, but few have a plan to keep it affordable. LZ Granderson affordablecollegedegree Change image and share on social
My son was born during my last semester in college. His due date was Thanksgiving, but he didn't show up until finals week. I brought my books to the hospital and didn't think anything of it. That is what a father is supposed to do. LZ Granderson bearbookbring share on social
With technology and social media and citizen journalism, every rock that used to go unturned is now being flipped, lit and put on TV. LZ Granderson citizenflipjournalism Change image and share on social
My mother can certainly be rough around the edges at times, but she also taught me to have compassion for people who have been wronged. She taught me to empathize with those who have made mistakes. LZ Granderson compassionedgeempathize Change image and share on social
I don't begrudge a coach for trying to get all that he or she can. I don't resent a school feeling it needs to pay to keep top talent. I'm just afraid to think where all of this will end up because the overall impact seems to be stretching far beyond the scoreboard. LZ Granderson afraidbegrudgecoach share on social
Parents are supposed to instill a sense of right and wrong in their children and then keep up the due diligence necessary to make sure they don't veer off that path. LZ Granderson childdiligencedue Change image and share on social
There is no way to physically always be there for your children and always be at the office and always be present for your significant other and then take care of yourself. The laws of physics necessitate that somebody or some thing is going to get the short end of the stick. LZ Granderson carechildend share on social
I haven't dunked since Bill Clinton was in office, so I'm just happy for anyone who can do so without a trampoline. LZ Granderson billclintondunk Change image and share on social
