A lot of people ask me if I work out often. No, I don’t exercise every day. I also don’t look like I exercise every day. Everyone is different and responds to exercise in different ways but I would look much different if I exercised every day. I guess compared to the average person I […]
Coming of Age Part 2
There’s a lot that encompasses coming of age. Realistically it’s more like a process than a moment. How do the coming of age stories of young men differ? Do we have enough solid stories of young men learning and caring about themselves and others as they navigate through the world or is there only an […]
Coming of Age Part 1
Do you remember when your transition into adulthood began? Do you remember a sense of self-awareness or crossing some kind of threshold into childhoods end? I have a few moments I remember but one that is notable happened when I was sixteen. Sitting on a hill with my friend overlooking a sunset one Sunday afternoon, […]
Why the Church needs to stop telling black Christians to forgive.
With all of the recent exposure to the very real and present issues that are affecting the black community, there has been a genuine willingness for people in the church to confront their biases. Faced with this many churches, leaders and Christians have chosen to speak out and be at the forefront of offering love […]
A Call to Self Care
What do you do when you’re sick of rude racist remarks? https://thinkingoutloud16.weebly.com/home/a-call-to-self-care Written by Nana Akua: For more check out this Nana Akua is an aspiring writer and youth organizer. She has pioneered ProjectDreamBig and is passionate about youth engagement, cultural reform, and mentorship. She hopes to use her voice to shape culture.
How Not to Fall Apart When pursuing your Dream
My guest blog on itsallyouboo.com about things I learned while finishing my first book. If you are pursuing a dream you need read this… http://itsallyouboo.com/how-to-not-fall-apart-when-pursuing-your-dream/
