I, like many of you, was floored by what I witnessed on Wednesday afternoon at the United State Capitol Building. It was truly horrifying to see rioters waltzing right into the Capitol, strolling through the Rotunda like tourists on any given day. From there, seeing them storm their way inside the Senate chamber, scale the [...]
Friends, I’m gonna be honest: 2020 was shitty with a capital “S.” For me, it all began in January, when I was told I had to move from the place I’d called home the past seven years. Thank God (and neighbors) that I was able to stay in the same neighborhood and move just two [...]
Late Monday night, the Durham City Council voted unanimously to approve a budget for FY 2020-21. Budget talks can be contentious, but this one may have been even more so, given overwhelming concern from the community about an increase in funding for the Durham Police Department (DPD). According to the budget, DPD will receive a [...]
I could not sleep last night. It is hard to put into words the amount of grief, heartbreak, and anger I have felt due to the events surrounding the heinous murder of George Floyd. As a white male, I recognize my privilege and I detest the fact that our country is not equitable for all [...]
This is something I try to tell myself, regardless of the circumstances. It’s really hard. The past several weeks have been trying, not only for me, but for our world. With the Coronavirus hacking our everyday lives, hearing of thousands of lives being cut short and people panic buying. Schools, restaurants and bars - even [...]
