the truth will set you free…. but first it will piss you off.

this starts with the idea of education and a quote. James Baldwin once said "now the crucial paradox which confronts us here is that the whole process of education occurs within a social framework and is designed to perpetuate the aims of society. The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins … Continue reading the truth will set you free…. but first it will piss you off.

black boys are invisible.

anyone reading this currently plays a sport? or played or watched sports? do you know what it means or how it feels to play defense every second of the game? always back peddling, people coming straight at you while you do your best to just maintain. playing defense means you might have the mindset to … Continue reading black boys are invisible.

i’m just a soul whose intentions are good.

i didn't have any control over how i look. making fun of me calling me ugly isn't going to hurt my feelings. and hyping me up telling me i look really good isn't going to make me feel extra good. i had absolutely no say in my looks. i take no offense to that. but … Continue reading i’m just a soul whose intentions are good.

letter to Kobe.

 today is my birthday and all i can think about is you.  my dad was a Shaq fan so i didn't have a choice but to watch the Lakers. and there you were. a young cocky kid telling the world just how great you were. kinda like how Ali told everybody he was the greatest at … Continue reading letter to Kobe.

Kobe!!!

yesterday, Kobe Bean Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, was killed on their way to her basketball game. along with them was another family: a college baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa. three others have yet to be named. there are only a few notable first name people in my generation. … Continue reading Kobe!!!