There are places that live within us long after we’ve walked away. For me, that place is Club Paradise in Lansing, Michigan. It wasn’t just a club—it was a sanctuary, a beating heart of music, sweat, and liberation. It was where I
A Journey of Love, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Letting Go There are songs that seize your soul, refusing to let go. One of those is Pat Benatar’s We Belong. I was driving one evening when it came on the radio, and
5 Ways Black Entrepreneurs Can Fight the DEI Rollback We all know that Donald Trump is a racist, and his policies are racist, but 49.80% voted for him and without a mandate we are all starting to pay the price. In recent
A Very Painful Childhood Literally and Figuratively. No Excuse for Pain: A Snapshot in Time A bill. That’s all it took to ignite hellfire. The kind that bruises more than flesh, that swells an eye shut and shatters the fragile trust a
A depiction of Lind and Martone’s Last Meeting A Snapshot in Time: Lind’s Story Black gay mental health stories often remain untold, but this moment from my past deserves to be shared. By reflecting on this deeply personal experience, I hope to
This article is part of a larger project that will eventually be released as a memoir. I am acutely aware that books are being banned across the country. If this were a book, and if I wrote honestly about love, relationships, and
While I was out working, a vivid memory of my first near-death experience came flooding back to me—the events surrounding it, who showed up at the hospital, and, more importantly, who didn’t. Writing has always been therapeutic for me, and as I
Remembering Kelsey: A Cherished Companion Kelsey was my heart, my joy, my beloved companion. He came into my life on January 14, 2022, a tiny, fragile dog with more love in his little body than I ever thought possible. He passed away
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