Last week, I found myself asking the question, "What is my purpose?" This question surfaces on the stressful days, when I leave school feeling mentally and emotionally drained, questioning my effectiveness with my students. I am an Opportunity Specialist, which is the equivalent of a guidance counselor. I also teach 9th grade Health and P.E. … Continue reading 2/3/2020: Remember What You Prayed For….. →

There is something special about witnessing an elite athlete dominate in their profession. When you grow up idolizing star athletes it has a deep impact on how you see yourself. These professional athletes are superheroes in our mind. We watch them perform acrobatic feats, push their bodies to the limit, and attain the applause of … Continue reading 1/27/2020: Legends Never Die. →

Tus Jr. and Tus Sr. I originally wrote this post on December 15, 2019. I was not in a place mentally and emotionally, where I was ready to share my thoughts. I am ready now. I am the product of two Liberians who decided to have a baby in their mid-thirties. I am a first … Continue reading 1/20/2020: Tus Jr. →

How do you cope with emotional pain? I think this is a fair question to ask ourselves at the beginning of the year. If 2019 taught me anything, it taught me you cannot outrun your emotions. At the end of October, I began seeing a therapist. For the last two years, I brushed off my … Continue reading 1/12/2020: Can’t Keep Runnin Away… →

South Bay, California: December 2019 If you are reading this it means you made it to the end of another year. God bless ya! What did you learn about yourself? How did you grow? What experience hurt you the most this year? What memories from 2019 bring you joy? Who/what do you need to let … Continue reading 12/31/19: YOU DID IT! →

Jack & Uncle Kofi8/24/19 Dear Jack, The other day, as I was getting ready for sleep you were on my mind. I thought about what advice I would share with you when you get older. Growing up I did not have a father around to give me guidance, especially when it came to women, and … Continue reading 9/29/19: A Letter to Jack… →

Earlier this week, I went to Asheville for two days of professional development. When I returned home, I had a sudden burst of energy. So what did I do? Like any normal person, I went to the gym around 10:30pm hoping to release some of that energy. I made my way to Planet Fitness, knowing … Continue reading 9/15/19: The Shadow- 12:35 AM →

July is Minority Mental Health Month, and recently I have been compelled to discuss mental health within my community. Specifically, the challenges black men face in regards to opening up about mental health issues. The stigma regarding mental health in the black community is well known. We are now beginning to see more people shed … Continue reading 7/27/19: Can we talk? →

My football career began during my freshman year of high school, where I resided on the bench. Entering my sophomore year, I would become a full-time starter throughout the rest of my playing career. The game of football correlates to life in numerous ways and equips athletes with transferrable skills to apply in future careers. … Continue reading 6/24/19: 3 Reason Why Your Company Should Hire Offensive Linemen →

Yesterday morning, on the eve of Juneteenth I sat in bed pondering my ancestors. Thinking about the many generations that came before me, their plight, and their greatest dreams and hopes. They persisted and in doing so, I am the manifestation of their imagination. Juneteenth is special day for me because I celebrate the final … Continue reading 6/19/19: The Dream and The Hope of the Slave →