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Today is a great day to remember things that renew, cherish moments that matter and give thanks for the journey we’ve each been granted.

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I was insanely moved by Michaela Coel’s Emmys speech where she challenged storytellers to: “Write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn’t comfortable.” Then she dropped this 💣: “Visibility these days seems to somehow equate to success. Do not be afraid to disappear—from it, from us—for a while, and see what comes to you in the silence.” 🤯
Listen, Black folks are tired of talking about race, race theory, racism, etc. 👀So on this episode we’re asking the token white guy (@darylcalfee) to speak on behalf of 🇺🇸White America instead. 😂😂.We get real about the recent pushback on pursuing social justice and why facts don't change people's minds. What happened to all the “allies” and pledges from one year ago? 🤷🏽‍♂️Let’s have an "Uncomfortable Conversation with a White Guy” for once.
There are times I wish I had been
Because Snapchat 👻 🥸👦🏽👧🏽
I visited Ground Zero in New York City 6 months after the terrorist attacks on September 11 and found the impact indescribable. The aftermath left a neighborhood in ruin, a city in despair and an entire country’s peace of mind entangled in the rubble. Bad had transformed tall buildings into deep craters. Bad won.
What if...
Funkytown’s finest 🖼 🧇 🧁 📚
🌻The world is NOT ready and neither am I. 🌻
Imposter 🥸
Too cruel for school 👧🏽👦🏽👩🏽‍🦱
We woke up to see a rainbow during the morning storm. I didn’t realize how much I needed a reminder of hope, promise and gratitude after reading today’s headlines (or any news in 2021 really). 🙏🏾🌈
Gimme a lake and a life vest any day. #StillCantSwim 🤦🏽‍♂️

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