Freedom…
I first saw Billy Porter on the television show Pose. Playing the character Pray Tell, Porter is brash, extravagant, vulnerable, and honest. Watching Pray Tell MC the Balls — an LGBTQ+ … Continue readingFreedom…
In Death….
In my 41 years on this earth, there have only been two times that I was truly afraid of dying. The first was in 1999 when I learned of the
Escaping The Stigma of Seeking Mental Health As A Black Man
Going to see a shrink? That’s something white folks do,” I’d hear as a kid. “They got the money for that kinda shit. We can’t afford to lay on no couch and tell somebody why we sad or why my dad didn’t play with me enough.” … Continue readingEscaping The Stigma of Seeking Mental Health As A Black Man
Dreaming of More
When I saw The Met, I remember just looking at it for a couple of minutes. Staring at its elegance, opulence, and beauty, I was at awe. … Continue readingDreaming of More
The sharing of Brown death
I am seeing on Facebook and other social media platforms the sharing of the migrant father and daughter, laying in a pool of water reportedly dead. This photo getting a
Nutrition initiatives, educators aim to make food deserts history
Eating the proper foods, drinking plenty of water, and taking the correct vitamins are incredibly important to survival. These take on greater importance when children are involved. Having access to healthy foods is a very important component to developing minds and bodies. Grocery stores that sell vegetables and fruits are necessary to aid kids and teenagers as they grow up … Continue readingNutrition initiatives, educators aim to make food deserts history
Kids don’t need to go through bullying #RIPNigelShelby
Thinking of the death of Nigel Shelby, the 15 year old Black kid who committed suicide due to being bullied for being Gay, I used to think that kids needed
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Revisiting The Road
I was talking with a young man yesterday about the importance of travel. In the midst of loud music and sips (or in my case, gulps and stutters) of our
The Minimising of Sexual Assault of Black Boys
Growing up, I would hear stories from my male friends about how their baby sitters would kiss them or touch them in inappropriate ways. My friends would talk about making out with a “play aunt” or having sex with a family friend. It was not looked upon as a bad thing; in fact, it was something they bragged about. This was a rite of passage to many of us. … Continue readingThe Minimising of Sexual Assault of Black Boys
Why I Don’t Code Switch
Some black folks would say, “Leave that ghetto shit at home. Talk like you got some sense!” I wanted to go far, get a nice job, and make money, so I would switch it on and off when I needed to. I felt like I was doing what I needed to do in order to become accepted in the world. … Continue readingWhy I Don’t Code Switch