An Experiment in Representation: Reflections on Today’s Listening Session with the NC House Democratic Delegation
A reflection on today’s listening session with NC state delegates—and why I’m exploring an unaffiliated run for City Council rooted in people-powered leadership.
Why I Won’t Join the Chorus of Outrage
Social media rewards outrage, not solutions. But if we want to build a better democracy, we must choose empathy over performance—and conversation over conquest.
What We Handed Over: Why I Built The Citizens’ Project 2025
A founder’s reflection on how we lost civic trust—and why reclaiming democracy starts with remembering what we handed over.
Open Letter to Charlotte Talks Host (WFAE)
In this open letter to WFAE’s Charlotte Talks, I respond to a recent segment discussing Councilwoman Tiawana Brown. I challenge the casual use of the term “race card” and reflect on the media’s responsibility to foster thoughtful, inclusive civic dialogue.
💌 Dear Brothers
A reflection on power, empathy, and courage. An invitation to men—brothers, fathers, sons—to break the silence and reclaim their humanity beyond dominance and control.