JD Vance, DEI, and Bootstraps
America is in love with the “self-made man” story. The person that rose up from nothing to something. The poor scrappy kid that fought his way to the top and
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 the word when describing a fight for shared interests between different
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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 rates, and tuning into Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. The sports discussion
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Better Life Lab Podcast!
I was a guest on Slate and New America’s Better Life Lab Podcast. In the episode titled “Working While Black”, I discussed what it is like to be an African-American
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 Black man working in Tech. Check out the interview!
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 tell you that my race has almost always been a factor
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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We Are Meaningful podcast
I was a guest on the We Are Meaningful podcast, a show that talks about Black and Brown women’ experience in the workplace. I spoke with Crystal and Krysta about
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