The Crisis in Developmental Disability Care
Developmentally disabled? I first encountered the term at a job fair, most likely at York College, where I had gone in search of employment that could run alongside my coursework. […]
Not Just Who, But What For: Reflections on the Next Dean of Oakwood’s School of Theology
With Oakwood University’s announcement that it is inviting candidates to interview for the position of Dean of the School of Theology, I found myself sitting more upright, both physically and […]
When Policy is Punishment, Not Planning
How the abrupt return of student loan collections reveals more about political posturing than public care. Now that student loan collections are set to resume on May 5, I wonder […]
A Community in Mourning: Severe, Francois, and the Rest of Us
After my last piece, I meant to leave behind these theological reflections and return to more secular, politically charged commentary. But two major events have held me here longer than […]
Haitian Adventism and Easter
On Friday, I was asked a question that required a nuanced answer. It was 3:51 p.m. when a former co-worker texted me: “Do Adventists celebrate Good Friday?” The way the […]
Oakwood University’s New Era: The Appointment of Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown
By now, news has circulated widely that Oakwood University has selected Gina Spivey-Brown, Ph.D., as its next president, an announcement fittingly timed to coincide with the concluding days of Women’s […]
A Prolegomenon to A Haitian-American Reflection at the Onset of the Second Trump Presidency
While Hitler often dominates the conversation, it’s Mussolini who stands as the original template of fascism, the blueprint before the brand. Long before Hitler’s rise, Mussolini laid the ideological and aesthetic foundation: […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Ifeoma Kwesi
With Spiritual Formation being one of the first courses taken by theology majors at Oakwood University, Dr. Ifeoma Kwesi’s class was likely the first place I crossed paths with many […]
Are We Ignoring Black Dermatologists in the Skincare Conversation About Melanated Skin?Conversation?
Since I’m already on the subject of skincare, having just come across Naomi Osaka’s brand (see my post on Substack), I found myself reflecting on a recurring discussion I’ve had when […]
Choreographing the Revolution: Kendrick Lamar, the Crip Walk, and the Politics of Performance
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show has sparked widespread debate. Some found it entertaining and uplifting, while others dismissed it as boring and lackluster. What follows is not a critique […]