Remembering Michael K. Williams (1966-2021)
Smiles are flashes of light from the spirit, and I prefer to remember Michael smiling, showing joy, as he is in the photo above.
Y’all Scarin’ Me
I’m worried for us. All this vaccine hesitancy/fear/obstinance makes me wonder if we’re really serious about beating COVID. …
Seasons
Entering a new phase of life with my mom.
Talking Black Fatherhood on “The Stoop”
I really appreciate being invited onto The Stoop podcast to talk about my experiences as a Black father.…
Just Say No
Not only is "no" a complete sentence, but it's a powerful way to begin shifting power imbalances.
Art and the Crisis of Imagination
The way forward is through the arts.
The Value of Nostalgia
As long as we're breathing, new possibilities still exist.
Michael Brooks on Israel and Palestine: “It’s not a complex issue.”
Appreciating my late colleague's clarity.
Shrinking Big Projects Down To Size
This post was the introductory note to issue 16 of The Black Fantastic newsletter. There’s no shortage of…
VIDEO: My MANY Presentation on Crowdfunding
First, my sincere thanks to Erika Sanger, MANY‘s executive director, and her staff and board for the kind…
Up Next: The Museum Association of New York
After almost two years, I get to look back at the process of developing and leading what turned out to be a successful crowdfunding effort.
“We Do This ‘Til We Free Us” by Mariame Kaba
A vital book on understanding the larger philosophy undergirding the police abolition movement, beyond slogans like #DefundThePolice.