Young, Shiftless, & Black

Young, Shiftless, & Black & Purpose

I was put on earth to liberate the minds of Black people. Everything I do, every endeavor I take on, every degree I’ve earned, and every job I’ve held, has been with one intention: to free the minds of my people. That is my purpose. That is why I breathe. That is why…

Young, Shiftless, & Black & Faith(ful?)

Faith.

How do you plot a comback to Chicago with no money, no job, no savings, and nothing looming on the horizon?

How does one plan to enroll and complete a doctoral degree, pay off a $1500 debt to one school…

Young, Shiftless, & Black & How The Rock Saved My 12-Year Old Self From Suicide

When I was 12-years old, I made up my mind that I was going to take my own life.

I had been thinking about it for months and completely convinced myself that death was…

Young, Shiftless, & Black & Prince

When we be making love, I only hear the sounds of heavenly angels crying up above; tears of joy…

Young, Shiftless, & Black & Being a Writer?

I am the greatest writer who ever lived. When I die, my works will be remembered among the likes of Maya, DuBois, Baldwin, and Morrison.

This is the mantra that I used to say to myself every day. I used to repeat this line over…

Young, Shiftless, & Black & F*CK Yo Business Plan, My Dude.

Day 16 of writing and publishing everyday in April. Half way there…Woot!

If you have ever contemplated starting your own business or turning your hustle into a stream of income, then the business plan…