As a light in this world, I believe it is my role to illuminate a spotlight unto others for the great work they are doing in their life. This is Jasmine Douglas. She is a Theater/Film/Musical/Commercial Actress, Model, Dancer, Choreographer, Singer/Songwriter, Video Blogger, & Musician. If you thought I did it all…Well let’s just say… Continue reading Spotlight: Jasmine Douglas
Category: Friendship
Spotlight: Naida Lynn
As a light in this world, I believe it is my role to illuminate a spotlight unto others for the great work they are doing in their life. This is Naida Lynn. She is a Singer, Song Writer, & Musician who wears her heart on her vocal cords! Personality Traits: Compassionate, Focused, Dedicated, Willing, Humbled,… Continue reading Spotlight: Naida Lynn
Pray WITHOUT ceasing
I've been very transparent about my struggles on here. I even admitted that my posting schedule has dropped significantly because of these struggles. Yesterday, I was talking with a mentee about love, life, and everything in between. God and the concept of prayer came up. While encouraging him through my weakest moments, something I told… Continue reading Pray WITHOUT ceasing
Moving Through Fear
Many people say I’m brave because of the leaps that I take in life. Leaps such as applying to the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago, standing up to people in high places of power, and for moving to Florida without having any friends or family here. Yet, people don’t see the fear… Continue reading Moving Through Fear
Hurricane Irma: Dancing with the Storm continued…
Packing my suitcases was the most extremely stressful part of this experience. Time was escaping me and I grew frantic trying to think of everything I had to do. My blue suitcase contained my valuables: Passport, Social Security Card, My mother’s gold necklace, pictures of me as a child and of my family, and my… Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Dancing with the Storm continued…
Ubuntu: The Essence of Humanity
One of the most eye-opening moments in my life was when I was sitting in the audience of Marc Lamont Hill speaking on Martin Luther King Day. I initially didn't know what to expect but he eventually let me stunned as he ended the speech about activism and the concept of Ubuntu. Ubuntu has become… Continue reading Ubuntu: The Essence of Humanity
Happy Birthday Tony!
I know it's been almost six months since we've last hung out. We are growing into powerful men searching for the place that God has for us. We held each other up when things were at their toughest and what started off as chance built one of my strongest friendships. You are no longer just… Continue reading Happy Birthday Tony!
Small Things Change Minds
After last week and reflecting on Male Privilege, I have really started to examine myself in many ways. Which biases do I still need to work on and how do I process these lessons in a more holistic way? My moral has been that you must be uncomfortable to grow, so I must place myself in… Continue reading Small Things Change Minds
The Good News: The Dog Matchmaker
Today's Good News fulfills an itch I've had for about five months now. I've fought off the urge to get married and build a family in favor of life stabilization and personal development. The next best thing to a girlfriend is a puppy, "they are always happy to see you!" (I joke, I joke, I kid,… Continue reading The Good News: The Dog Matchmaker
The Reason for Brotherhood (or Sisterhood)
For years I never had male friends. I went through my adolescence with only one male friend and everything else revolved around my girlfriend at the time. I didn't know the importance of a brother, someone who you connect with for no other reason but for their existence. As the eldest child of both of… Continue reading The Reason for Brotherhood (or Sisterhood)