Feb 27, 2019
Every week I get naked for ya’ll. I strip away my fears and allow myself to be vulnerable because I know that you need me to. I truly believe in the power of sharing our stories with each other, especially the stories that make us feel uncomfortable. So, yes, I do this for you. But in reality, I do it for me more...
Feb 20, 2019
#Blacklove can be a complicated, and joyful topic. I’m excited to see it moving into the mainstream cultural conversation through shows like “Black Love” on Oprah’s OWN network. Still, I think the conversation needs to be expanded to include not only heterosexual romantic relationships, but also the ways that...
Feb 13, 2019
Did you know that counselors complete at least three thousand hours of direct and indirect experience before they’re fully licensed? It’s a complicated journey, but I’ve always been fascinated by why and how people do the things they do, so it’s totally worth it.
Pretty much everywhere I go someone wants to...
Feb 6, 2019
It is inevitable that you will experience hatred when you don’t fit into the cultural norm. Being Black in America is a risk. Being Black and gay is a whole new level of risk.
In the wake of the attack on actor Jussie Smollet, I’ve been thinking a lot about hatred; specifically, about the hatred expressed towards...