Published inAn Injustice!·PinnedMember-only1988, The Klan, and Donald TrumpSame history, different day — I wanted to share a piece of history I learned this morning. In 1988 at Marquette Park in Chicago, the KKK held a rally with around 500 people. This was in response to a multiracial gathering of around 200 folks who had gathered in memory of Martin Luther King Jr…Social Justice4 min readSocial Justice4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 18Member-only9 MonthsA Haiku — Vessel of beauty Wielding the power of life She knew your love first For SamanthaHaiku1 min readHaiku1 min read
Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyBrittney Griner is Finally Coming HomeAnd white America is losing its mind. — The blatant support of white supremacy in America is undeniably and clearly outlined in the uproar of Brittney Griner’s return. The outcry that an arms dealer is such a significant threat to this country while people openly and excitedly support a past president/current presidential candidate that goes out to eat…Brittney Griner2 min readBrittney Griner2 min read
May 19, 2022Member-onlyHorizonsChange is possible — Today my partner told me I’m walking into a season of abundance. She’s right, I am. When she said that, I felt the tears well up. I’ve never experienced that. It feels unsafe for me when life begins to align. I am so used to pain and loss that it…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Apr 25, 2022Member-onlyPreciousA Haiku — Gold flecks in your eyes Intimate reflections of A love set aflamePoetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Apr 21, 2022Member-onlyTrue PainRadical change includes radical understanding — Last year, I had a friend of mine explain to me that I should focus more on writing about my pain instead of my anger when it comes to issues of racism and other social injustices. This was a bit of a kick in the gut, but it also made…Social Justice5 min readSocial Justice5 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Mar 15, 2022Member-onlyCrossoverThrifty Word Challenge 100 #60: Nostalgia — The impending Spring brings about memories of playing basketball in the driveway while carefully navigating the few patches of melting ice left so inconsiderately by brutal Michigan winters. I remember watching the 90’s Chicago Bulls and immediately going outside to practice after a game. Michael Jordan and the crew recorded…The Bad Influence1 min readThe Bad Influence1 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Feb 23, 2022Member-onlyBest Laid PlansThrifty Word Challenge 100 #57: Blueprint — Blueprint. Perfectly crafted models permanently altered by trauma. I used to think I would live until I was 100. Now, some days, I wonder if I’ll make it to 37. Brain chemistry shifts when subconsciously perceived fears reach beyond certain levels of stability. These plans do not leave space for…The Bad Influence1 min readThe Bad Influence1 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Feb 15, 2022Member-onlyLove Me NotThrifty Word Challenge 100 #56: Love — Love, we need to talk. It’s been a long, treacherous journey these past 36 years. For most of my life, I lived under the assumption that we were much closer than we actually are. Through all the attachment issues, trauma, pain, and suffering, I honestly thought we had an understanding. …Love1 min readLove1 min read
Published inThe Bad Influence·Feb 1, 2022Member-onlyReckless and FreeThrifty Word Challenge 100 #54: Impulse Control — I was diagnosed at 4 years old. Was it ADHD, childhood trauma, or was I just a regular, untamable 4-year-old little boy? “You need to stop being so impulsive,” the world screamed at me. The meds never worked, but I’m sure they helped alter my freshly developing brain chemistry. Something…The Bad Influence1 min readThe Bad Influence1 min read
