Designing to be seenThis story starts as many diversity and inclusion stories go when you look like us — being asked to volunteer to remedy a systemic problem.Nov 6, 20191Nov 6, 20191
Published inIBM DesignThe Hardest ConversationThe spooky R-word that most people prefer not to think about: racism.Jun 27, 20181Jun 27, 20181
19 Things I Want to Make Clear About Living While BlackI am Lawrence. I am 24 years old. I am a designer and developer. I love anything that resembles math or science. I am highly extroverted. I…Mar 3, 2018Mar 3, 2018
Why getting your ass kicked isn’t that bad“Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor.” — Alexis CarrelAug 11, 2017Aug 11, 2017
What I have to lose as a black man voting for TrumpA direct response to Trump’s question directed to the Black community.Nov 7, 2016Nov 7, 2016
How to stop the cycle of killings we perpetuateSince I was young, my mom has been having the obligatory talk with me. First when I was maybe 8 or so. Again at 13. Then 15. More…Sep 21, 2016Sep 21, 2016
Mental Illness: IBecause I feel like I can’t cover everything I want in one installment.Sep 13, 20161Sep 13, 20161
The Design of Everyday LifeYes, this is a play off of the title of Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things. No, I’m not done. Yes, this is still a plug.Aug 30, 20162Aug 30, 20162