Eric Thomas“I am Killmonger.” How Black Panther destroys respectability politics.Confident. Cocky. Abrasive. Ebonics-using. Cursing. Royalty. Natural hair swangin’. Yoked up. Special Forces. MIT Grad. Black. Not often…Feb 20, 20181Feb 20, 20181
Eric ThomasGreatness doesn’t always look like you want it to.“Everyone can be great” is the sort of handed flowery thing we often say without considering it’s actual meaning. In the wake of Muhammad…Jun 6, 2016Jun 6, 2016
Eric ThomasWhy the Knowledge-Based Economy Can’t Forget Creatives.I think it’s time to face the music. Manufacturing isn’t going to save us. Our only option is to move forward. To many that means Tech…May 16, 2016May 16, 2016
Eric ThomasYou + Them: The only story that matters for your brand.Have you ever seen a commercial that moved you to tears? By the end, you’re left a shattered husk of a human but often find yourself…May 3, 2016May 3, 2016
Eric ThomasDesign for Life — A take away from the IDSAWe spend a lot of time complaining about things that don’t work, crap that’s busted, and junk that is hard to use. Generally, we talk about…Apr 5, 2016Apr 5, 2016
Eric ThomasinManager Mint MediaEntrepreneurship: The New Work ExperienceIn today’s market, getting a job seems complicated. Many recent college graduates often complain that you need “years of experience for…Mar 9, 2016Mar 9, 2016
Eric ThomasA Creative’s 3 Greatest Fears (and how to overcome them)I’ve seen the world a little differently for as long as I remember. I don’t believe in birthdays, marriage doesn’t make sense to me, and…Feb 29, 2016Feb 29, 2016
Eric ThomasBeyonce and Kendrick vs America?There have been two major displays of cultural identity in America in a short period. One could say this has been a very black Black…Feb 16, 2016Feb 16, 2016
Eric ThomasIn Defense of the New Uber.It’s no secret that I think Uber is an overvalued purveyor of nonsense. But this isn’t an indictment of overzealous investors or silicon…Feb 7, 2016Feb 7, 2016
Eric ThomasWhy Creatives Deserve to be Paid.Have you ever gotten the feeling, as a creative professional, that the world doesn’t take your profession seriously?Feb 7, 20161Feb 7, 20161