The Power of a NameIn the classic 1965 book, Message to the Black Man, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad wrote that the power of a name is worth more than gold....
Show You How to Do This Son (Daughter)“Show you how to do this son”, are the words Jay Z said in the hood classic song, Show You How. Although Jay Z used the term son in the...
This Fu*k Everybody Attitude Ain't NaturalOn September 28, 2019 my organization (The Men of the Tenth Inc.) hosted the first-ever Hip-Hop Read-In. During this event participants...
PoisonRecently, I read an article from Marketwatch titled, People are Paying up to $10,000 for Plastic Surgery to Look Good in Yoga Pants....
Don't Follow Me, Follow My MovesHow often do you get upset about your organization’s culture? Do you ever question why your organization does not reach its full...
Why is Conducting a Self-Assessment Important?How often do you conduct a self-assessment? Conducting a self-assessment consists of creating an accurate and current self-portrait to...
What is Freedom?In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was credited for freeing slaves however, I have always wondered how can a man’s signature really grant...
Is Racism an Invisible Wall?Recently, rapper Kanye West had a highly publicized meeting with President Donald Trump and said something that was extremely profound....
Hoop DreamsAs a young male, I had dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. However, over the years I learned that there is more to life...
Stay Out of the RedIn the field of business executives and accountants use the phrase “in the red” to describe when a company is losing profit. Business...