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Spineless – Why Black Pundits are Failing Colin and All of Us
I’m not sure if I’m supposed to do this or not, but I am anyway. I’m writing angry. I’ve spent a week off of social media to give myself a
Why “Harriet” Is Epic Story Telling
Last week my family and I went and saw the movie, Harriet. I LOVED it. But, I was surprised to learn how many black people felt some kind of way about
Why I Can’t Stop Talking About Race
No one in the history of humankind was born to be a person who speaks out about race. I’ve never heard a first grader say that they want to be
Amber, Hugs, and Forgiveness
There have been so many great perspectives shared about Amber Guyger’s trial, sentencing, and absolution. I’ve been challenged, annoyed and conflicted by some of what I’ve read, so I will
My Tension With Kanye West’s Sunday Service
“He’s fashionable, he’s reaching a lot of people who weren’t going to church and he sits with people who have diverse opinions.” I’ve heard a wide range of thoughts about
My Mental Health Journey
A few years ago I was flying home from my dad’s funeral. It was a normal flight all things considered. I was obviously sad he was gone, and for the
About My New Podcast – Existential
My new podcast (Existential) will be debuting in just a few days from now! (Tuesday 9.3.19) I hope this isn’t your first time hearing about it, but if you are…MY
Jay Z, Colin Kaepernick, the NFL and “Harold’s Grass N Feed”
I’ve been asked enough about what I think about Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL that I thought I would share my thoughts here in the form of a story. Imagine
Why People Are Abandoning Christianity But Not Jesus
Last month Josh Harris, author of the popular Christian book “I Kiss Dating Goodbye,” made it known to the world that he was “falling away” from his faith through an
Why Racism is a One Way Street
Racism in America is a one-way street. I know that is a hard saying for some of you, but it’s the truth. There are not multiple people groups equally responsible
