BootStraps
“Pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” In America, that line gets used like a moral verdict—especially on Black people. Like struggle is proof of laziness. Like poverty is a personality flaw. Like the only thing separating us from stability is trying harder. But I need you to sit with the logic: you cannot demand “bootstraps” […]
The Truth About History ~ Part II
The lie that keeps the system clean People love to say, “Keep politics out of schools.” Translation: keep accountability out of schools. Because the moment you teach Black history as world history, you have to teach policy as well. Not feelings. Not “good people vs bad people.” Policy. And policy is where the receipts live. […]
The Truth About History ~ Part I
Before we start: receipts matter If we’re going to talk about why Black history gets minimized, we’re not doing vibes—we’re doing evidence.¹ If Black history is world history, why is it optional? Black history is not a side quest. It is not a “special topic” reserved for just February, a poster in a hallway, or […]
Morally Corrupt
“Corrupt by Default.” – Let’s look behind the shadows. What if that person you keep giving the benefit of the doubt—the one who’s always a little too slick, a little too quick to cut corners, a little too eager to step on someone’s neck to get ahead—never actually “fell” from grace? What if, for them, […]
Born To Die
Last week, I came into my purpose. I was in the right place, at the right time, and yet, I wasn’t sure of it for a couple of days into the Elite Influencer International Training Summit. I was having some unsettling feelings as I came into the front end of the Summit.
Accountability – Responsibility
Are accountability and responsibility, the same? Are they equal to one another? Or, do they mean and stand for entirely different things? Well, let’s dig in.
Mentorship
Understanding how to navigate a new position within your career is key to getting a fast start; not to mention creating momentum early on. A mentor will help get you situated faster into the organizational culture.