In the last few months, a few white people have been exposed for trying to pass as a Black person. When the Lord planned out 2020, I’m convinced He needed to throw a little bit of comedy and WTF moments until the season finale. These same white people shared how out they’ve been assuming the… Read More To The Wypipo Pretending to Be Black
What do you do when you’re tired? … Read More A Reminder: A Black Body Was Lynched Yesterday…
I loved Soul Food as a kid. As a grown man, I need got questions…… Read More As an Adult, I Have Some Questions About the Movie Soul Food…
A reminder to protect your peace even in a barren grocery store..… Read More Is this your cart? A reminder to protect your peace during the 'rona.
There are some people talking about Meg Thee Stallion’s GPA and have no room to talk…… Read More Thoughts on Meg Thee Stallion’s GPA
Hi Friend! I know it’s been awhile, but I have some amazing news! At a time where Black bodies are under constant assault physically, emotionally, and spiritually, The Pedestal Project, LLC and Melanated & Educated are partnering to spread a little more joy into our community. What better way to spread positivity than through note… Read More #MelanatedPedestals of Positivity- An uplifting message is on its way to YOUR mailbox!
Essential. Therapist. Entrepreneurial hub. Masculinity. ? All words to describe a sacred space in the Black community. Lively conversations about the happenings of the day, the light buzzing of the clippers, and an air of fellowship among other Black males always awaited me in one of my favorite spots growing up: Kenny’s Barbershop! The barbershop…
This is what happens when you mix hurt, toxic masculinity, and SDE.… Read More Melvin’s Room…
I definitely didn’t know that Halloween was this week until I saw a lot of people dressed up at parties over the weekend. Halloween always struck me as a weird “holiday” because people use it as an excuse to do/say foolish things that they normally wouldn’t even bother to do. Add to that the level… Read More Happy Halloween: I Watched Chucky as a Grown A** Man & I Have Questions?!?!
Confession: I like watching old interviews of some of my heroes just to glean random nuggets of inspiration or knowledge from time to time. One of my all-time favorite interviews is a promo video that Jay Z did for his “book”, Decoded, back when Hov was on his intellectual tip (see wearing glasses). See the quick… Read More Why Work So Hard Just To Stay The Same?
Finally, I hit the big one! The big 3-0! When I went to therapy earlier this week, I shared how lackluster I felt about turning another decade older and she suggested that its because I might feel that I’m not where I need to be in life. Immediately, I shared how far from the truth … Read More #30for20: Lessons Learned
Ever had a lingering feeling in the back of your mind that there is something to do yet life gets in the way of accomplishing the task? To be honest, that’s why there’s been a lack of writing on the site during this season of life. For the past two months, I’ve been diligently writing… Read More Writing a Dissertation Sucks…
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