AFROS AND LOCS AND BRAIDS, OH MY!!!!

hair matters to Black people, a lot. it is more than simple maintenance. it is a statement. expression. some people cut their hair or do whatever to their hair JUST for convenience. or JUST because it got longer. the average Black person (specifically a Black woman or Black man with longer hair) has 2 3 … Continue reading AFROS AND LOCS AND BRAIDS, OH MY!!!!

4:44

who wants a perfect love story, anyway? cliche. when people ask "why do you like her? what qualities about her do you love? how is she different?" it's all kinda weird and hard to answer. what trumps it all is she liking you, you liking her and both values/experiences aligning. yeah she likes sports, but … Continue reading 4:44

i will represent myself, Your Honor.

Judge: So you're on trial today for shooting a sworn officer of the law and shooting at more. Highly decorated law enforcers. Some of the very best we have in the city. It appears that Officer Jake, the initial officer, politely asked for your papers. Waited for back up. Asked for you to get out … Continue reading i will represent myself, Your Honor.

letter to future kids.

PS. first and foremost, listen to God. follow Him. He will direct you. He will correct you. He will protect you. that's His promise. let Jesus be your role model. that's a PS. but instead of P meaning POST, it's PRE. so it's still a PS, get it. just at the beginning. PRESCRIPT.. yeah anyway. … Continue reading letter to future kids.

letter to future wife.

to my wife. there are going to be times you wish i didn't care so much about seeking justice. times you wish i didn't give so much time and energy towards a better life for people outside of our blood family. that will drive you insane. it will make you upset at times that i … Continue reading letter to future wife.