Category: Race & Culture
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The War Within: Confronting Internal and External Racial and Cultural Pressures, Cultural Blindspots to Medical Objectification (Rev.4)
This post reflects on the experience of a biracial black man, discussing the complexities of being part of two different cultures and not fully understanding either. He talks about his experience with cultural references, barbershops and the dozens, as well as the racism he has experienced from both white and non-white people. He concludes that…
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Discovering the Spiritual Benefits of a Less Religious World: How Indigenous Cultures Show Us the Way to Greater Spiritual Connection
What was religion like before European Colonialism? I wondered how often indigenous cultures, generally speaking, discussed god in their day-to-day lives? And if they didn’t discuss god, how did that impact their psychology? Did it make them more “spiritual” or less? That’s when I discovered the Yupk people of Alaska. Being part Inuit/Eskimo…but being long-removed…
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Why I admire James Baldwin
I admire James Baldwin because he looked the world right in the eye and spoke the truth to all people, and in a way everyone understood. He did not cowar from the truth or intellectual rigor as some people do; because for many, thinking is worse than hard labor at a Siberian prison, and speaking…
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BIPOC Business Owners: Battling the System and Creating a New Frontier
As a BIPOC business owner, I have found that the reality of succeeding in the startup world is far more complex than simply having a great idea. I have come to realize that, no matter how good my idea is, I still need white people to validate it, and that’s true across all lines. This,…
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Love at First Sight: The King and Hattie (Short Story, Draft 1)
The King and Hattie scandalized the world with their forbidden love, but their triumph over Nazi occupation and the monarchy’s acceptance of their union will be remembered for generations to come.
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The Unexpected Love of a King and an Actress (research)
What if King Edward and Hattie McDaniel 82 years ago and challenged the systems and institutions that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now challenge.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion….We invented it.
Now that’s the funny thing about #23andme #dnatesting. Within our family we know of Native American ancestors from a couple generations back, yet I have none on my 23andme DNA. I have found more than a few surprises on my test, including the fact that my paternal grandfather was almost certainly a cuckold for my…
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Yes, I’m an Animal.
“You could never insult me by calling me an animal. Actually, I take it as a compliment To be called after a loyal dog, a pig, a rat, monkey or a snake is no insult! Snakes are resilient, dogs are loyal, monkeys are cute, curious, and playful, rats are affectionate, pigs are empathetic. Even the…
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Be Brave: Taking Risks and Embracing Failure
Most of us are afraid of looking stupid, or at least I was for many years. But when we are born we are pretty vulnerable, and that vulnerability never really ended. We put on adult clothes and do adult things, but each of us are still pretty vulnerable. Yet we are still afraid of appearing…