The Heartbreak
In 2020, many young Black kids are coming face to face with that fact because of Breonna Taylor. … Continue readingThe Heartbreak
Being A Black Man In America Never Feels Safe
When I wake up in the morning, I tend to toss and turn and try to grab another 30 minutes of sleep. It feels like I never get enough. Today
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Speakers Who Dare – The Talk
In March 2020, I was asked to give a recorded talk for Speakers Who Dare, a theatrical event held in New York City. My speech called “The Talk: What Black
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
LeRon gives a PechaKucha!
In June 2019, I performed at PechaKuchaSF! Meaning “chit chat” in Japanese, Pechakucha is a story telling format that has 20 images in 20 seconds, so the speaker weaves a
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
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