In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the online reaction to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Facing Transphobia on the Trans Day of Remembrance
Image: Sarah McBride speaks at a Pride event in June 2017. Photo by Donna Burton, public domain.
In today’s story on Medium, I discuss the ongoing attacks on trans women, including incoming congressional representative Sarah McBride.
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Respect For Our Names Should Be Unconditional
In the past week, the U.S. executed two Black men, each of whom might have been innocent of their alleged crimes. Five more executions are slated to follow. In this post I write about the man executed last Friday and why we should honor his name, Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah.
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Redefining Work
In today’s story on Medium, I question the links between working, making money, and earning a living.
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Be Like Biles, Not Like Lyles
In today’s story on Medium, I discuss the decision of U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles to compete while infected with COVID-19.
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A Proposal for Justice on Juneteenth
Image: Black and white image of a diverse group of people socializing at picnic tables. Below is a colorful “Juneteenth: Senses of Freedom” logo and the credit: “Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives, @Milton Williams”.
In today’s story on Medium, I propose that white employees who are getting paid time off for Juneteenth consider paying reparations to Black folks.
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Tennessee and the Legacy of Lynching
Image: Album cover for the maxi-single CD release of “Tennessee” by Arrested Development. Photo by Jeffrey Scales.
In my latest story on Medium, I reflect on the song “Tennessee” by Arrested Development in advance of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday.
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Managing Black Anxiety
Image: A black figurine holding a hand to their head, which contains a jumble of red particles and has “stress lines” emerging from it.
In my latest story on Medium, I discuss the anxiety I experience living as a Black person, and call for awareness and compassion this Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Welcome TransTech Members!
Image: E.C. Pizarro III, a Black man wearing a teal jacket, smiles while standing behind a table with fliers, buttons, and a black drape reading “TransTech Social” in rainbow-colored lettering.
In today’s story on Medium, I welcome new Medium members coming from TransTech Social Enterprises.
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Breaking Binary Boundaries
Image: Netflix banner for Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, featuring Polaroid-style headshots of Hannah and the seven other featured comedians: Jes Tom, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, Krishna Ishtha, Alok, DeAnne Smith, and Dahlia Belle.
In today’s story on Medium, I write about the Trans Day of Visibility and the genderqueer comedy special, Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda.
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