The Struggle is Real The Trials of a Middle–Aged BIPOC–Owned Multimedia Production Company Startup has been an interesting journey to say the least. As a biracial man in America, I am no stranger to the paradox of being loved and hated for the same thing. We are creatures of habit, often placing things into preconceived boxes of Good or Bad, Black or White, Smart or Dumb. While one can hope that one day we will rise above this restrictive categorization, it is sadly a reality we must face in our current society. In 2016, this mindset seemed to become more widely accepted and was often blatant in its lack of respect for differing...