Cancel Culture is Problematic. But You Already Knew That.

The past couple of weeks have been quite a doozy. Dr. Seuss Enterprises decided they were going to stop printing six of their books, “And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs” and “The Cat’s Quizzer,” with the reason being these…

The Price You Pay for Being Aware

You mad? That phrase in all of it’s grammatically incorrect glory has been asked for centuries. Over the last few years, it’s been asked of me. Why, you ask? Because I talk about my racial experiences. Let me be transparent. The societal construct of racism has always interested me. Initially, it was due to my…

Sedition, Insurrection, and the Acceptance Thereof

Yesterday was one of the wildest days I’ve ever witnessed in American history. Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C. to object to the election results. It is being reported that one protestor was shooting into the House chamber causing them to clear the floor and barricade the doors. The actions come after President…

Leadership in the Midnight Hour: Where is President Trump?

If you’ve been paying even minimal attention to current events, then you know Americans are going awwwfff! George Floyd was slowly murdered by four (former) Minneapolis Police Department officers on May 25th, 2020. Bystanders recorded video of Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on a cuffed and detained George Floyd’s neck. This caused causing a blockage to…

I Just Want to Live

I have plenty of people on my timeline who talk spicy to me about Black Lives Matter or racism in general. Faking need for understanding or feigning desire of discussion.  As of late, I haven’t really discussed race because I don’t feel like hearing the absolute foolishness the race discussion brings about. However, this event stirred…

The MLK You Were Taught About is Not Real

Yes. Reread that headline again. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. you were taught about in school was not real. Oh yes, the man himself existed. He lost his life for the betterment of African Americans. However, the idea of this docile negro fighting for civil rights being loved and revered in his lifetime is…

What It Takes for You to Believe

What does it take for you to believe my story? The experiences that shaped me? The events that formed my perception? What does it take for you to believe? I ask this because too often we dismiss people’s experiences. Whether we think they are lying or if we try to explain what we think actually happened….

Wrestling Fans: Let’s Talk about Sexual Assault

Y’all know I’m a wrestling fan. I’ve been a fan since I could jump off my couch and deliver a Macho Man Randy Savage elbow to my Ultimate Warrior wrestling buddy. Since the days of coming home from the mall and immediately turning on WCW Saturday Night to watch Sting. Or, getting my healthy dose…

The First Time I Felt Proud to be American

For the first time in my life, I am really proud of my country because it feels like hope is making a comeback. Not just because Barack has done well, but I think people are hungry for change. Michelle Obama Michelle Obama spoke some truth right here, but she caught some serious blowback. How can…

Uncomfortable Conversations

I have a lot to tell you guys. Life has been busy! Between getting married in Feb (love you babe!), injuring my knee, and rehabbing, I’ve had a lot on my plate. Not too much to discuss the elements of racism in the land though. I’ve come to a point where I pick and choose…

What It’s Like to be the Safe Black Person

This past weekend I went to see The Hate U Give. Seeing that movie left me with raw, unfiltered emotions. They talked about several subjects. Modern day racism and people’s inability to see themselves. The modern black family. Loyalty to your roots. The “snitches get stitches” culture. How black kids are taught to behave during police interactions….

Kanye West and the Illusion of Free Thought

Kanye has been on a tear this year. The rapper, once heralded for his wokeness, has aligned with Pres Trump in order to spark a conversation. At least that’s what he says. In the past 6 months, Ye has dropped some bombs on a black community that seemingly loves him. Loved him. However, he’s quickly falling…