Published inAfroSapiophileMigrating South to the “Promise Land”The story of my family’s move from Dawson, GA, to Orlando, FLApr 17, 20221Apr 17, 20221
The Day I Buried My DadThe death of my dad was a traumatic experience, and this is my first time admitting it. My dad was buried on January 24, 2015. It was a…May 13, 20213May 13, 20213
You Ain’t From Around HereA video of Jonathan Pentland, an US Army member, is circulating on many social media sites. The footage shows Pentland confronting a young…Apr 16, 20219Apr 16, 20219
Published inAfroSapiophileDissension Among the Ranks: How Not Talking About Politics, Isolation, and Radicalization Can…There is a percentage of the American population that feels President Joe Biden was fraudulently elected. We witnessed the depth of their…Jan 21, 20211Jan 21, 20211
Published inAfroSapiophileI Hope My Children Never Have to Talk to Their Children about Police BrutalityOne night during dinner, my 10-year-old son asked, “Why are the police so mean?” We were watching NBC Nightly News while eating dinner…Oct 12, 2020Oct 12, 2020
Just Jump: How to Overcome Fear and Self-DoubtThe door opened, and the wind swirled through the plane. It sounded like a freight train. It was the first time I’d taken off in a plane…Aug 26, 20201Aug 26, 20201
Calling the Air Force to the Carpet on Racial IssuesIn the Air Force, Airmen stand on the carpet when being held accountable for their actions. The death of George Floyd has sparked outrage…Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020