Rakeem had a playlist of his and Rasean’s favorite songs. Most of his musical taste came from his time riding around with his brother. Before that it was when he would follow Rasean to the corner store or the basketball court before he could drive.
Read More“The common theme between both of these savants of modern beauty is inclusion…I’m just proud that these two women are steering the ship towards waters where the differences in women can be celebrated and embraced.”
Read More“…there were way too many stars suspected of juicing. How can your league truly prosper when the biggest names in the sport have an asterisk next to their home run totals? That’s like Michael Jordan having an asterisk next to his name because he juiced to win his six NBA titles. Can you imagine what would have happened to the NBA or Nike’s bottom line?”
Read More“This was a time where online content wasn’t new but we didn’t understand how far things would go. Most people still didn’t own smart phones and there was still the rare occasion someone would have dial up. Social media wasn’t even that big of a phenomenon yet Facebook had just expanded into allowing regular people to use their platform, not just Ivy leaguers.”
Read More“By the time I was in the second grade Byrd-Bennett had assumed her new role as CEO of the CMSD. My education as well as tens of thousands of other children’s in my school district were now in the hands of this accomplished and decorated education professional.”
Read More“The forgotten and unclaimed wonder aimlessly… Dirtied and pissyed”
Read More“What if I told you that tomorrow when you wake up you have to wear a special mask and suit? Do you need to know more? Ok.”
Read More“At some point the bottles will stop…”
Read MoreThe intro to my book of poetry When the Crows Come Home (2015)
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