A little over a week ago, Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded by rapper Jay-Z, entered into a multi-year partnership … Continue reading “Considering taking up a cause? Here are some lessons”
So, you all know I’m a lyricist, right? Okay, maybe not! Ha! But, I try! Earlier this semester, I announced … Continue reading “Student Shoutouts (LSU Outro)”
Meda moase! (thank you all)… Today commences the start of another school year. Is it just me, or did the … Continue reading “The start of a new school year: Tenure, promotion, and acknowledgements”
It’s that time of year again. Yup, extra credit song season in my governance and policy course. Isn’t it amazing … Continue reading “Extra Credit: “100 [KIN] degrees”
“Time to get comfortable being uncomfortable…” It’s been almost 400 years since White Lion, a Dutch slave ship, arrived in … Continue reading “Race discussions in the classroom”
To begin, my prayer is that those who may deem this as an attack would read it with an open heart. Speaking candidly, … Continue reading “Engaging race in dominant culture American churches”
We all desire change in some form, whether it be our careers, finances, relationships, health, etc. In sum, change is … Continue reading “Change”
It’s been a while. New post coming soon… ✞ “…They ain’t with me, I’m willin’ to wait for ’em…” ✞
Much has been made about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem prior to … Continue reading “Kaepernick and the national anthem”
As we’ve seen throughout time, and most certainly within the last few days, race relations continue to hold a firm … Continue reading “What’s your story?”