The Problem with Whiteness in AmericaI have a confession: I have a problem with whiteness in America. This does not mean that I have a problem with white people but rather the…Dec 21, 20245Dec 21, 20245
To Love Dead Things Living: My StoryI try to be thankful that my parents are still living. There are many people in this world who do not have the benefit of having a living…Sep 21, 2024Sep 21, 2024
Requiem For A DreamEveryday I get off work I do the same thing — come home, throw my body on the couch, zone out on social media for a while, dig my body out…Aug 10, 20241Aug 10, 20241
Pigment as Superiority Complex: How Dark Skin Has Been Used as A Trend by Those Who Identify as…Apr 8, 2024Apr 8, 2024
The Importance of Safe Spaces: Is your Space a Toilet Bowl or A Refrigerator?As human beings, we are constantly confronted with the challenge of trying to navigate certain spaces. There are various spaces that are…Mar 31, 2024Mar 31, 2024
The Underserved Serving the Underserved: On Black Male Social Workers and the Lack of Adequate…I am a black male social worker. I have been a social worker for over 10 years. During my career majority of my supervisors have been white…Feb 3, 20241Feb 3, 20241
Diversity, Equity and IllusionsBlack culture has always been a fad amongst white people. For a while we have been what was trending with regard to fashion, politics, art…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Burning Down America’s TableEvery morning I sit at a table comprised mostly of white people. This table has become a representation of America. On the surface, it…Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
The Thing About TraumaContent Warning: Contains themes of early childhood abuse, substance abuse and neglect.Jun 28, 20231Jun 28, 20231
Diary of a Chronic People Pleaser with Codependency IssuesUp until now I thought I dealt with my codependency issues. I researched, I journaled, I put into practice the helpful recommendations…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
