Diversity?I am often asked why I chose to attend the University of Virginia for my PhD. Particularly in that my study focuses on religion, race…Mar 10Mar 10
Give Me A Break…“During Jim Crow…the black family was together.” — Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL)Jun 14, 2024Jun 14, 2024
Guardrails and PathwaysThrough my professional life, I have had the opportunity to receive a deep education in how policy is created, advocated for and…May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
DisgustingAs I have shared here before, I am currently studying for a PhD in Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. This work is focused on…Mar 10, 2024Mar 10, 2024
Tag AlongI sent a friend a text message last night during Super Tuesday on March 5, 2024 that sums up what I think many black people and people of…Mar 6, 2024Mar 6, 2024
Lahaina: What is the Take Away?I first experienced the island of Maui as many people in the mainland US have…through the lens of tourism. I was the First Assistant Cruise…Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
The WorkCan we please stop branding what white Unitarian Universalists do in an effort to be anti-racist as “the work”?Jul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
“Search” — A Book Review“A Unitarian Universalist can believe anything.” — Michelle Huneven interviewed by Scott Simon for NPR (April 23, 2022)Jun 16, 2023Jun 16, 2023
DeSantis…De-QualifiedSeveral years ago, while working with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color through PolicyLink in Oakland, California, I had a front row…Jun 6, 2023Jun 6, 2023
Cleaning HouseSOMETIME in the early 1990s I wrote the outline for a musical. I was still entertaining the idea of being the next Cole Porter/Stephen…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Woke vs. BrokeIf the Republican Party is any indication of the state of things within the conservative movement, there are some real problems for folks…Jan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
ComebackSeveral years ago I basically dropped off of social media. I needed to do this for my sanity. I had entered into parish ministry and…Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022
Age of EmbodimentI went to bed last night eager to get up this morning to write this post. I was excited because with the approaching 10 year anniversary of…Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
We’re F**kedSeveral years ago, I published a blog, “ Rev. Prep” as my personal, public statement affirming that one can be religious and gay and sexual…Sep 13, 2022Sep 13, 2022
Liberty and Equity“Liberty is not liberty when it functions at the expense of equity.”Aug 10, 2022Aug 10, 2022
