Confronting Racism and Hatred in Today’s America
Some messages can never be reiterated enough. This is (and always will be) one of them. Continue reading Confronting Racism and Hatred in Today’s America
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Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#2)
Issue #2: Being “The Only” (Can Be Awkward, Quizzical & Uncomfortable) Continue reading Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#2)
Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#1)
Issue #1: My Identity (Is Not an Issue (to Me)) Continue reading Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#1)
TIAA #30: “Photo Non Grata”
This is a tale about the cunning subterfuge of optics. (Sounds very clandestine and shady, doesn’t it?) Continue reading TIAA #30: “Photo Non Grata”
TIAA #26: “Oddball Outlier in Orbit”
This is a tale about your possible perceptions vs. my reality (and insecurities). Continue reading TIAA #26: “Oddball Outlier in Orbit”
TIAA #16: “Minneapolis: My City of Many Mixed Emotions”
This is a tale about inadvertently confronting one’s own past because fate intervened with your life…again. Continue reading TIAA #16: “Minneapolis: My City of Many Mixed Emotions”
TIAA #5: “Acknowledge”
This is a tale about making a conscious effort to avoid stereotyping white people in the objective to eliminate systemic racism. Continue reading TIAA #5: “Acknowledge”
TIAA #4: “Suspicious Black Male in a Hoodie”
This is a tale about biased presuppositions that should be duly reassessed before someone gets hurt or killed for no justifiable reason (again). Continue reading TIAA #4: “Suspicious Black Male in a Hoodie”
S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 2: “Another Day in Paradise”
T.J. reckons with the reality of racism and discrimination in his day-to-day routines as a professional photographer. Continue reading S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 2: “Another Day in Paradise”
Signage of the Times
“Black Lives Matter” signage is appearing all over the City of Seattle. Question: “Why is the movement suddenly resonating with everybody *this time*?” Continue reading Signage of the Times
The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests
When America and the world look back at the Year 2020 a year from now, or a decade from now, … Continue reading The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests
State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later
“Rhythm Nation 1814” was released when the world was in a political state of revolution and evolution. This article examines the legacy and personal impact of Janet Jackson’s remarkable fourth studio album. Continue reading State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later
The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics
If you’ve been a resident of Seattle for a few years, then you’re probably very familiar with how much the … Continue reading The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics
Legacy of a King
The United States has only one county in the entire nation named after Martin Luther King, Jr. Read about this significant milestone in his lasting legacy. Continue reading Legacy of a King