JD Vance, DEI, and Bootstraps
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Newsweek: I’m a Black American. I Stand With Palestinians
Many use the word solidarity when describing a bond with friends, coworkers, and teammates, but I like to apply..
Newsweek: Ralph Yarl’s shooting did not surprise me, I grew up Black in Kansas City.
When I was younger, I remember being in a department store with my brother and mother. We were running..
Harvard Business Review – Ask An Expert: How Do I Deal With Upward Bullying..
Dear Ascend, A peer of mine and I both applied for the same leadership position at work. I was..
Blame It On The Alcohol – Racism, Intoxication, and the Need For An Excuse.
During the start of the Pandemic, my morning routine consisted of push-ups, smoking hot green tea, checking the infection..
I’M Black. Remote Work Has Been Good For My Health.
Here is a sneak peak of a piece I wrote for Slate called "I'm Black. Remote Work Has Been..
Better Life Lab Podcast!
I was a guest on Slate and New America's Better Life Lab Podcast. In the episode titled "Working While..
Harvard Business Review – Does The Term “POC” Help Us Or Hurt Us?
My piece "Does The Term POC Help Us Or Hurt Us" is published on Harvard Business Review. In the..
Harvard Business Review – What Is DEI Doing For The Formerly Incarcerated?
My piece "What is DEI Doing For The Formerly Incarcerated" discusses why DEI does not advocate for people who..
LeRon is a guest on The Recount!
I was recently a guest on The Recount, a new media outlet to discuss the experience of being a..
What’s It Like To Be A Black Man In Tech
As a Black man who has been working in the technology sector for more than 20 years, I can..
My Secret, Not My Stutter Was Limiting My Life
It’s your first day on the job at a new company and you are a little bit nervous. The..
TEDxFarmingdale – The Vital Importance of Documenting The Moment
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The Heartbreak
In 2020, many young Black kids are coming face to face with that fact because of Breonna Taylor.