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…
Tag: Communication
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…
Oh, The Places We Will Go: Part 2
Last time I left you my beautiful bride and I were enjoying our reception. As much fun as we were having with family and friends, we had to get up early in the morning. Our 7 day cruise honeymoon was to begin! I have pictures for days, y’all. Shout out to the makers of the…
Oh, The Places We Will Go: Part 1
What up A Fresh Voice readers? I’m sure you noticed that I was on a long hiatus this year. You may have asked, “Where’s the fresh view?” Well, I was tied up. For good reason, though. In fact, it’s one of the best things that’s happened in my life time. I got married y’all! God…
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….
President Trump and the Deceived Evangelical Base
If you don’t believe in Jesus, then you better start. Why do I say that? Aside from your soul’s salvation, truly look at the world around you; the American government in particular. For the last three years it’s been a complete circus. Trump’s campaign was a nightmare for those who believe in humanity and decency….
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 Stages of Losing
If you ever want to get a good laugh, then play any game online. Lately, I’ve been playing NBA 2K19 online via my PlayStation. NBA 2K20 comes out on Friday, so I gotta get ready for that, right? Although I’m not very good at the game, I’m decent enough. To me, anyone who understands basketball…
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…
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