The Sound That Used to Breathe Let me be honest with you, I miss when hip-hop felt alive.  Not loud. Not viral. Alive.  Back when the music had a heartbeat. When you could hear somebody’s life in a verse, not just their marketing plan. H ip-hop used to sound like truth wrapped in rhythm. It was testimony over tempo. You could tell where an artist was from by the way they hit a syllable. The South had redemption in its drawl. The East carried resistance in its grit. The West s

When people hear the words “immigration” or “DEI,” the conversation often slides straight into politics. Lines get drawn, camps get...

A Family Day That Became Something More I saw Hamilton  about 6 days ago, and it’s still fresh in my head. I thought it would just be a...

Earlier this week I told you the Shedeur Sanders story was bigger than football. Now let’s talk about why. Because this isn’t just about...

People will pay to watch the story of pain. But what about the story of renewal? That’s the one Hollywood still won’t tell. Spike Lee...

This post responds to the June 24, 2025 ISD 279 School Board meeting and the discussion surrounding Minnesota State High School League...

It’s been a few weeks since July 26, 2025 - the date of the first official Liberian Independence celebration in Brooklyn Park, recognized...

He felt like one of ours. I didn’t know Malcolm-Jamal Warner personally. But when I heard the news, it hit me in the gut like I lost a...

"Everything worth keeping has to be built from the inside out." - DB There’s a certain look people give when they think you’re angry but...

“Happy wife, happy life,” they chant, like it’s the secret handshake to a smooth household. But what about the husband whose spirit is...

I'd already been sitting with this idea. Thinking about the weight we carry in silence. About Straw , the YouTube murders in Las Vegas,...

Just us. Nothing fancy. Just life, love, and a new little pup to make the house even louder. 🐶❤️ 17 Years Married. 3 Kids Watching. I’m...

I’m not a board member. I’m not a district official. I’m just a dad who’s lived in this community for years. Someone who’s raising kids...

Trust isn’t built in grand gestures. It’s not cemented with a groundbreaking ceremony, a new policy, or a polished press release. It’s...

Some verses don’t just speak. They hit. When I read 1 Corinthians 15:53 - "For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable,...

I can’t sit still. There. I said it. If productivity were a drug, I’d be halfway through a 12-step program- relapsing regularly . Even...

This week, I had the privilege of connecting with a group of inspiring American faith leaders serving across Africa - South Africa,...

I was born into three worlds that, at first glance, seem worlds apart: Liberia, Rhode Island, and the Midwest. If you had told the young...

Move over, Wakanda! Have we just unlocked a secret passage into Pakistan? Because if Onijah Robinson’s viral saga is any indication,...

At the crossroads of culture and values, it's time to choose a path that unites us in truth and purpose. Let’s reclaim diversity with...

In the world of college football, every victory carries its own weight, but some wins transcend the scoreboard, leaving an indelible mark...

When it comes to creative, forward-thinking ways to support our kids, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is onto something special with the...

When I started campaigning for Osseo School Board, writing a book wasn’t even on my radar. My focus was on engaging with families,...

Grateful for the journey, energized for what’s ahead. Ready to keep advocating for students and families in new ways! #Onward