Minimum wage means nothing when there is not a minimum standard of living. Everyone across the globe, but specifically in the USA, needs housing, health care and food security.
LinkedIn ≠ Instagram
Would you attach it to your résumé? Then ask yourself if you should post it on LinkedIn? https://5de3366a12c0d8.92205757.castos.com/player/356093
Divorcing Profits from Prison
Last week, Pres. Joseph Biden took the necessary steps to end federal prison contracts with privately-owned prisons. This is step one in removing incentives to keep Black people locked up.
Divesting from Celebrity in Our Political System
We are electing people who will determine the trajectory of our country from now until its end. Do we want to do that because of how cool their walk was?
Who Am I?
Telling the story of who I am from my perspective.
The Original Black Lives Matter
“The original ‘black lives matter’ was that the slaves’ lives mattered.” — Judge James Wynn, Jr. I tweeted this quote from Berean Baptist Church of Raleigh’s 2015 Abolition Day ceremony and I just came across it again. It was very timely, as we see how, … Continue reading The Original Black Lives Matter
2021 is Here!
2021 is here and I’ve got goals. What tools are you employing to make this year one of applying last year’s lessons?
All Emotion, pt. 2 – A Game of Inches
A couple weeks ago, I released an episode called “All Emotion,” discussing the shooting of a close friend of mine who also happens to be a law enforcement officer. Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with him and talk about life in general, as well as his experience and how we, as a community, can move forward to create a safer Durham.
What Stepping Up as a Man Means: From Suit & Tie to Carhartt
In this episode, I was able to catch up with my longtime friend about life, family, firearms, and careers. We had some fun and told stories you wouldn’t hear elsewhere. You don’t want to miss this one.
All Emotion
Thanks to my wife, I let this episode breathe. I wanted to release it immediately. It is all emotion. My voice cracks. While you can’t see them, tears fell. One of the men I look up to and have grown up with was shot. He … Continue reading All Emotion
