Tai Goodwin

When Bipolar Happens to Good People

I have bipolar disorder.

This is not uncommon for someone with my background. I have a generational history of familial dysfunction; abuse (substance, emotional, and domestic), divorce, broken relationships, and suicide. I am confident that…

How a Prejudiced Guidance Counselor Hijacked My College Plans

The conversation would have been entirely different if I was white.

You Won’t Find This In History Books: Racist Postcards from the 1950's

There are some people that think this ad is on par with Pepsi’s recent train wreck of a commercial. I disagree. I think that it’s a start — they had 4 minutes to propose an idea. Instead of setting people up for a direct debate, which is sure to make both sides feel on the defense — they create a situation where the connection starts with a common…