This story starts as many diversity and inclusion stories go when you look like us — being asked to volunteer to remedy a systemic problem. — If there’s one thing I quickly discovered working for a corporation: they love to talk about diversity. It’s a sweaty, pre-autumn day in Austin, TX when a group of predominately black and latinx employees is pulled together to tackle the age old problem of representation in the workplace. …

Jan. 17, 2019 3:15AM “Fuck!” It’s hard to tell if my ears are ringing or if it’s my car’s dying breaths. Look left: no headlights. My brain and limbs move with the speed of six espresso shots. I quickly check to make sure that my body is still ok; right and left arms: operational…

The spooky R-word that most people prefer not to think about: racism. — If that word made you squirm, thanks for reading this. Feeling uncomfortable is hard, so I appreciate you taking this first step out of your comfort zone. Also, this article presupposes that you are vaguely aware that systemic racism exists. This is not to convince you that it does; so…

I 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 am always listening to music (logged over 93k minutes on Spotify last year). I do not eat enough veggies. I have watched The…

“Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor.” — Alexis Carrel 2017 kicked my ass. So far, that is. That’s after specifically making a plan to kick its ass. On December 31st, 2016, I did what many people do: made New Year’s Resolutions, all with the hope…

A direct response to Trump’s question directed to the Black community. — I decided I’d take a stab at Trump’s question, considering I’m more than qualified as a black American. I’d mention some of the policies (or lack thereof), but let’s be real, this election has stopped being about the facts long ago. …

Since 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 thoroughly so when I started driving. “Always respect an officer,” she told me, “He’ll have a position before you say a word.”…

Because I feel like I can’t cover everything I want in one installment. — This issue is very close to my heart. I know so many people, arguably too many people, that are fighting this relentless battle. Close family. Best friends. Successful and unsuccessful people. It’s something that status or money or culture can’t shield you from. For those who don’t know me as…

Yes, 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. I’m only a couple chapters in and wow, this book touches on so many of my interests: technology, design, human behavior, business, and…