“I am a black man. I am a police officer. I am ME.”
I Will Not Be Like Derek Chauvin
Why My Cop Father Has An Unfair Advantage
“He gets to come home every night and take it all off. He can walk away. Having that choice is a PRIVILEGE.”
My Bi-Racial Family Has To Fight Against Racism Every Day
“Racism is built on little assumptions and small biases that make people of color out to be ‘aggressive’ or ‘suspicious.’”
LGBTQ+ Patient Raises Awareness After Disallowed To Donate Plasma
“‘I’m gay.’ Their tone immediately changed. In a tense manner, they said, ‘Well, you won’t be donating today.’”
Why I Celebrate Black History Month As A White Woman
“I’ve seen division. I’ve seen hate. I’ve seen racism come from my own white family. I do not know the future holds, but what I do know is I want to create a safe space for every black child.”
I Had A Real-Life ‘Pretty Woman’ Moment While Shopping
“If you do one thing for others this holiday, just lead with grace and try your best not to add unnecessary stress on someone else’s plate.”
Dear Parents, Please Teach Your Children About Differences
“A beautiful person is found with the heart; not the eyes.”
To The Man Who Made Fun Of My Weight, I’m Only Sorry I Couldn’t Take Up More Space
“I think we have all said something unkind at one time or another, and this is just a reminder that we do not know the battles people are fighting and that we just need to be a little kinder to each other.”