The Long Fight: Parkland kids vs. America
I admire the Parkland kids: students who were a part of one of the worst mass school shootings, now turned activists. They have taken their pain and tragedy and turned
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I admire the Parkland kids: students who were a part of one of the worst mass school shootings, now turned activists. They have taken their pain and tragedy and turned
I love talking to people. It is one of my favorite pastimes. Having a great conversation where you learn about the person or people, sharing ideas, and gaining a new
Many times before I write a piece, speak in front of a crowd, present at a meeting, or even talk about a project that I aspire to do, I feel
Continue readingImposters Syndrome & The Pursuit of Excellence In A White World
A Black guy and a white guy walk into a bar…. Men of today are feeling the pinch. I hear the talk in the locker rooms, at lunch, or at
Continue readingA Black Guy and A White Guy Walk Into A Bar and Talk About Sexual Harassment
I was invited to be a guest on The Dr. Vibe show alongside musician Alexander Williams to talk about Hip-Hop and its role in fighting white supremacy. I had a
When I first started traveling 16 years ago, it wasn’t solely because I wanted to see other parts of the world. Yes, I was fascinated by foreign countries I had
Continue readingTraveling Doesn’t Make You Better Than Anyone
Dear Black, Brown, Asian, and Other People of Color: In the past 24 hours, we have witnessed two Black men murdered by the Baton Rouge and Falcon Heights Police Departments,
There are certain points in a person’s life that leave a permanent mark on who they are. These events change who we are and can move our lives in different
Continue readingThe Game changer: Why I Wear My Trayvon Martin Hoodie
I recently read Blood in the Fields: Ten Years in the Nuestra Familia Gang and was taken aback by one of the main characters in the book. Mando was a
Continue readingMusings on survival: Living In The Ghetto and the Near Inevitability of Prison
I was a guest on The Dr. Vibe Show to talk about my essay Men and The Need To Be Vulnerable. We discuss how men need to embrace their emotions,
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