Jesse Williams: Freedom Now

On Sunday, June 26, Jesse Williams received the 2016 BET Humanitarian Award. He gave a powerful acceptance speech that is an on-point statement highlighting racial inequality in America today. It's ironic that it was given in a room full of entertainers, one of which was posturing with a thick gold chain while pointing to the brandContinue reading "Jesse Williams: Freedom Now"

Jesse Williams: Freedom Now

On Sunday, June 26, Jesse Williams won the 2016 BET Humanitarian Award. He gave a powerful acceptance speech that is an on-point statement highlighting racial inequality in America today. It's ironic that is was given before a room full of entertainers, one of which was posturing with pointing to the brand on his shirt right before JesseContinue reading "Jesse Williams: Freedom Now"

Don’t lead with your pain.

There’s been an unconscious mantra making rounds in my head for the last few months. Don’t lead with your pain. Simple enough as thoughts go. A complex algorithm as far as implementation goes. No matter where I begin my life story, death has a starring role… or at least a pivotal one. I’ve always thoughtContinue reading "Don’t lead with your pain."