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The victim who is able to articulate the situation of the victim has ceased to be a victim: he or she has become a threat — James Baldwin
The 1% vs. The 99

The 1% vs. The 99

I see who you are. You are an intellectual colonizer and exploiter. A “divider,” “conqueror,” and “taker.” You take advantage of people you…
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16 Letters. 2 Lies. 1 Truth.

16 Letters. 2 Lies. 1 Truth.

An imagined discussion to reflect the magnitude and the intensity of the moment we are experiencing right now.
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“Oh, Let My People Go” — Dismantling the Evil Known as Racism

“Oh, Let My People Go” — Dismantling the Evil Known as Racism

It is time to defeat the evil beast known as racism and eradicate master-slave mentality from our nation’s DNA.
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Regarding 13th — The Documentary

Regarding 13th — The Documentary

I watched the documentary 13th the other day and was overcome with a sense of urgency. Immediately after the film, I wrote a letter to the…
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To Dream Big: Be Bold and Unafraid

To Dream Big: Be Bold and Unafraid

Every great dream starts with a dreamer.
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The Threat at the Core of the U.S. Legal System

The Threat at the Core of the U.S. Legal System

Years ago, I wrote a story about homelessness in San Francisco - at the time taking a somewhat indignant tone — imploring the city to fix…
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The Peculiarity of Procurement

The Peculiarity of Procurement

A fictionalized version of a real life crisis involving the unethical procurement of human capital to fulfill technology orders.
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The Curse of 1870

The Curse of 1870

On Friday, May 6, 2022, I received a contract in which the amount to seal the deal was $1,870.00. Given my family history with “the…
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“Resisting” Arrest?

“Resisting” Arrest?

As I stepped out onto the patio in my “gentrifying” neighborhood, I was immediately struck by the sound of a black man yelling “Get the…
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Hey San Francisco  —  You need to fix your homeless problem.

Hey San Francisco  —  You need to fix your homeless problem.

A few months ago, I flew out to San Francisco to interview for (and subsequently accept) a position at a tech company headquartered there…
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