
A Bottom-up Approach to Policing
In the last two days, we have seen two Black men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile killed needlessly at the hands of the police. Again, Black people are holding their hearts, wiping their tears, scratching their heads and wondering why does this keep happening? The answer to this question is actually is so abundantly clear that it makes asking the question seem utterly ridiculous. The reason is there are absolutely no consequences for police officers who kill Black people,

Trusting Your Intuition in Advocacy
Sometimes in the world advocacy, one might find themselves having to go it alone. It does not mean that the cause is not important, it just might mean only you see the value in the struggle for justice. Having to fight a great battle alone can be scary and it can really test your faith, but this is when one must trust in a power greater than themselves and go forward knowing you are covered. I can attest to the level of difficulty in being the lone soldier on the front lines

10 Tips for Becoming a Powerful Self Advocate
These day’s social injustices are as common as daylight, but one can avoid being a victim and instead take steps to become a victor. When one makes the decision to fight back against injustice, we must immediately remove the fear factor. Unfortunately, one’s fear and ignorance to processes do far more to prevent you from getting justice than any person could. For example, I represented myself in my civil rights case after I could not find an attorney to represent me. I would