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Waiting to Exhale: A Series of Letters
If you know me, you know I am a huge movie buff. I am sure you guessed by now that the title of this post came from none other than the iconic Black film Waiting to Exhale, based on a novel written by Terry McMillan about four African-American women and their relationships with men. I […]
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My Joy Is My Resistance
Everyday mood! I’m Black and I’m beautiful! I wouldn’t want to live life any other way than being Black. The culture is rich, our melanin glistens, and we are trendsetters. My resistance is displayed through my Black boy joy, my words, and my kind heart. I could hate the world around me for what they […]
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Today, I’m Tired
I know I normally write longer post but today what I have to say is limited. I’m tired y’all. It’s like living in a twilight zone. When is it going to be enough? Every few months there’s another body, a new name, and the same feelings of trauma resurfacing all over again. Some days I’m […]
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Black Lives Matter, too.
I was recently asked about my opinion of the Black Lives Matter movement. To me Black Lives Matter is more than just a phrase. It is a movement that embodies the very essence of being unapologetically Black and unapologetically bold. Black Lives Matter is a reminder to not fold to societal pressures while standing your […]
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Masculine or feminine? Why not be both?
I found myself watching Moonlight again while reflecting on my own struggles with masculinity throughout my life. Masculinity seems to be a big theme in my life right now, as I have recently identified that I am both masculine and feminine all at the same time. Now, getting to this point was the biggest struggle. […]
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The “Gay Agenda”
You’re probably questioning why I put a picture that says white fragility on a blog post titled, The “Gay Agenda” huh? It will all make sense in due time. Do you know what it is like to grow up and not see yourself accurately represented on media platforms? Then to finally find the one person […]
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Soul Trak Outdoors and All Its Greatness
From the steep hills of West Virginia University, to the bustling city of DC, I have watched my dear friend Tyrhee Moore grow and expand his knowledge of the outdoor world to positively impact the lives of others around him. Last year Tyrhee started his organization, Soul Trak Outdoors. Soul Trak is a nonprofit organization […]
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Mental Health and the Outdoor World
Do you remember being a kid? It seems like just yesterday I was running around outside, care free, just living and enjoying life. I remember the sense of being connected to the world around me. I wasn’t afraid to get dirty outside and refused to be inside on a nice day. I played tag, football, […]
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Mental Health and a Black Gay Man
When people hear mental health, they often associate it with disorders and behaviors. Well, mental health is much more broad that just that. Mental health is also insecurities, oppression, fear, and anxiety. Mental health is trauma by subjection to the actions and thoughts of others. Mental health is the infestation of the denial towards unpopular […]
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Black Youth Mental Health Matters Too
While scrolling through social media, I ran across an article titled “Researchers unclear why suicide is increasing among black children.” I begin to read the article and learned some troubling facts about how the rate of suicide has increased amongst black youth. It then dawned on me, I’ve worked in several schools and not once […]
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