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THE INTERWEBS

In my quest to emulate two of my favorite people – this guy and my big homie – I took to writing.  My entire goal for writing was/is to work on something that I haven’t done in quite some time.  … Continue reading

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NOBAMA

IF OBAMA GETS RE-ELECTED, CIVIL WAR WILL ENSUE.  BYE, AMERICA.

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Kanye West and Booker T. Washington: Two Great African American Leaders

   As the blog title suggests, I am a Living Contradiction.  Thus, I am inspired and influenced by the most paradoxical of things and my life embodies this absurdity perfectly.  Some of these oxymorons include: listening to Rick Ross while … Continue reading

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Sea Bass, Harry Belafonte, and Generational Divides

This weekend, I was part of a power circle. Lots of proverbial sea bass was consumed and inspiring conversations were had amongst the group I had the honor of getting to know over the last two days.  Included amongst those … Continue reading

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Rick Ross and Professor Andre 3000

Something momentous happened on July 31st, 2012.  That something was the embodiment of what this blog represents.  That something beautifully combines the righteous and the ratchet, the ignorant and inspirational.  What happened was the culmination of two years of anxious … Continue reading

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February, Come Back. Thanks.

Black History Month is my favorite time of the year.  As someone that is unabashedly and unapologetically black some ALL of the time, this is my month-long opportunity to be as obnoxious about my heritage as possible and not feel … Continue reading

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Why Me? Luck vs. Privilege

Why Me? This is a question that I often ponder as I reflect and look back at all of the blessings that have come my way in the last quarter century.  It is very humbling to think about where I … Continue reading

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