PinnedRich Boss Poor DadAn Autopsy of Workism — Workism: “The belief that work is not only necessary to economic production, but also the centerpiece of one’s identity and life’s purpose; and the belief that any policy to promote human welfare must always encourage more work.” — Derek Thompson Buddy Baston was a good man I never met. If…Mwc Work5 min readMwc Work5 min read
PinnedA Job Worth DoingDiscovering My Father’s Unspoken Spaces — My father can not smile. His face is missing. The left half slumps like an ice cream cone surrendered to the sun. The right side of his face — mostly functional — strains on behalf of his misshapen mouth whenever he speaks. Stop staring. I’m at my parent’s place. A…Mwc Space9 min readMwc Space9 min read
Apr 29, 2022Look Both Ways: And Other Lessons I Learned Too LateA story about accidental healing. CHLOE “Okay, hold my hand,” I announce exactly ten steps before arriving at the crosswalk. Chloe attaches her middle-child fingers to my hand. My lesson is not complete. “What happens if you get hit by a car?” I say, polling the teeny audience as the…Faith12 min readFaith12 min read
Apr 21, 2022How To Become A Token“The whole point of being a token is that you exchange your rage at inequality for the respect and admiration of your peers.” ― Jacob Tobia Though it happened gradually you will know it instantly. When their lips are close enough to talk about tokens with you, they will also…Diversity And Inclusion12 min readDiversity And Inclusion12 min read
Aug 25, 2021loved with an asteriskthe death of black hope As a Christian father, I teach my children to obey authority, to love* and fear God, to be kind to others, and pursue their purpose with everything they have. As a Black father, I also teach my three kids they are worth less than their…Mwc Death3 min readMwc Death3 min read
