Haitian Adventists & Halloween
Whether Halloween or anything similar was ever discussed during my childhood in Haiti in the 1980s is not something that immediately comes to mind. I have no early memories of […]
Why Playing Gospel Music at Work Isn’t the Same as Playing Secular Music
Imagine this: It’s Monday morning. You’ve just exited your car, still immersed in the lingering rhythms of Hot 97, a station you’ve loyally followed since the 90s. As you make […]
VP Debate Reaction
With my eldest running around the room and my soon-to-be one-year-old comfortably settled on my lap, I tuned in for the much-anticipated vice presidential debate. It certainly didn’t match the […]
Eric Adams: A Mayor on the Brink or a Political Target?
By now, Eric Adams has been eulogized by much of the New York media. Being accused of benefiting from and giving kickbacks to representatives of a foreign power would make […]
Communion Reflection: From Personal Preparation to Collective Unity
It was Communion Sabbath. I donned a large white bowtie, the same one I first wore for my ordination in 2022—a purchase from Etsy that turned out larger than anticipated. […]
A Socio-Political Eulogy for September 11
I remember. On September 11, 2001, I was in the lobby of CUNY’s York College, likely taking courses during that fall semester as a major in computer science. I didn’t […]
Unforgettable Moments of the 2024 Olympics: Heroes, Controversies, and New Beginnings
The 2024 Olympics have come and gone, leaving us with moments that left a lasting impression. There are so many to recall. One standout is Simone Biles, who secured three […]
Beyond the Tableau: Rethinking Christian Responses to the 2024 Olympics
Last week, the world was abuzz with reactions to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, an event that has elicited strong opinions from various religious leaders and communities. Among […]
Kamala Harris and The $50 Million Question
Kamala Harris is qualified to be President of the United States. As of today, it is reported that supporters have “raised nearly $50 million just hours after Vice President Kamala […]
The Two-Fold Role of the Black Adventist Theologian
Jason O’Rourke once remarked that in Adventism, if something isn’t documented in print, it didn’t happen. This idea often comes to mind as I reflect on the remarkable volume of […]
Love is Blind: Traversing Through Clay and AD’S Rollercoaster Romance
In the wild world of reality television, few shows have captured my attention and heart quite like “Love is Blind.” I have watched it from its commencement and enjoy the […]
The Worries of a Father
A father worries a lot. I never truly comprehended the depth of this sentiment until I became a father myself. There was no reason to ponder this aspect of parenthood […]