Fatherhood: Life Lesson From Death Row

A gentle breeze danced across the waters of the San Francisco Bay as we pulled through the…

Why The Denigration of Kanye West is Bad For Us!

The Denigration of Kanye West because he has an unpopular opinion is unsettling. In fact it’s a slap in the face of those who fight daily for the freedom of all people. To call him a coon or question his sanity without employing critical thinking is reckless and irresponsible…

The scars from prison never quite go away. I have an amazing life on the surface. I know incredible people and have done some amazing things, but I also have some deep and very traumatic scars. I didn’t realize the depth of my trauma until a couple of years ago. I went out to have drinks with my sister in the early afternoon. We were later joined by…

Open Letter to Gucci

Dear Gucci,

On June 22, 2010 I was released from prison after serving a 19 year sentence, with seven of those…