I'm back!  Let's discuss the lessons of community and connections that I have experienced during this four-month podcast hiatus.  

This one hit differently.  All skin folk ain't kinfolk, especially when a police badge is involved.  

Rest In Power, Tyre.  

With recent good news involving the health of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, let's examine team fandom, job positions, and the purpose of big-picture destinations.  

Before releasing the next chapter of the "Working While Black" series, let's discuss the power of proximity, redefining patriotism, and why being late to the party is better than not showing up. 

In an attempt to unpack this past Saturday's demonstration of hate courtesy of the Proud Boys, let's discuss the dangers of being passive-progressive, the sleight-of-hand of hate groups, and why Clintonville, Ohio is the perfect place to recruit the next Proud Boy.  

As a follow-up to the last week's episode, "Chapter One: The Good Neighbor," part of the "Work While Black" series, let's discuss the pressures of performance, the dangers of white tolerance, and how I found the courage to confront workplace norms in my 30s from the experiences of my adolescence.  

For the first chapter of the "Working While Black" series, let's talk about workplace microaggressions, finding the courage to say YES, and the reasons why a salary should never cost you you. 

Before we embark on the "Working While Black" series, let's talk about the significance of cultural trailblazers and the systemic challenges that many BIPOCs endure each day.  

This episode is the first part of a series that discusses stereotypes, discrimination, and racism that can exist within predominately white workspaces, providing valuable strategies for BIPOCs to thrive both personally and professionally.  

RIP Kirshnik Khari Ball, aka Takeoff, one-third of the hip-hop group Migos.