Since creating this blog, I’ve learned and taught myself that I can write about anything for myself and my intended audience (Black people). However, I can’t sit down and write long-form content about times of joy and happiness. To be frank? …

When I think about the contributions of professionals such as Muriel Tramis and Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, I remember Black folks have been a part of video games forever. However, despite the seen and unseen work of Black professionals over the years, gaming can feel like a surreal exclusionary experience when…

A question for any Black man reading this; when was the last time you’ve done acts of kindness for yourself? Yes, that may sound selfish, but how long has it been? Is it often? Is it something that you do regularly? This may be a tough question. So for Men’s…

When I visit a doctor, one of the questions they ask is my favorite; “Do you have anxiety?” I always laugh because I understand the purpose of that question for care providers is to determine suggestions for mental health. But for the split second of silence, I think about how…

I want to discuss these layoffs in journalism/media. However, I wanted to present how I perceive the state of media, its present and future, as I think of four people. Presently… There’s a writer whose career is one of the reasons why I wanted to do journalism. Their career spanned years…

I still remember when someone said, “Black History Month makes me tired.” The more I thought about this and just lived life, the month has, in part, become a hilarious performative practice. Why did I write this article and express these feelings? Well, you see, I experience what I call…

I need people from marginalized communities to remember to please rest. When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? Have you been sleeping well, and has your sleep been steady? Personal problems notwithstanding, are you able to rest well? …

This might be my last write up of 2022 (if I don’t talk music) and that’s quite fitting. Because on the back end of trying to live and paying the bills I’ve had a thought on loop: When am I at my most authentic? Shit, I ask myself that and…

One of the worst things about having frustrations in life? Is remembering they’re constant and we may seemingly “have no control” over them. I try to stay well informed/knowledgeable about the systems we live within and the universe of their influences. However, I seemingly have no say in my hunt…