In Perspective

Sounds of Liberation: A Roadmap of Resistance post Women’s March on Washington

In a global exclamation of defiance and solidarity, millions (myself included) rallied at women’s marches in the nation’s capital and cities around the world Saturday to send President Donald Trump an emphatic message on his first full day in office that they (we) won’t let his agenda go unchallenged. According to CNN reports, more than…

I’m Kevin Beckford, the real SWOTUS, and this is How I Rise

When Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination for President in 2008, I like many other incoming college freshmen switched my major from Marketing to Political Science. His win in November of that year would validate my decision to study something that would ideally give me the tools needed to launch a career focused on changing…

Announcement: Launch of ‘How I Rise’ series

I would like to share with you the launch of a new monthly storytelling series which I hope to involve you or someone you know. The How I Rise series asks rising young talented black leaders to share their personal stories of success, hustle and more in their work to break barriers and change the world. The How…

Life’s (unassuming) Lessons

2016 has been without a doubt filed with its ups and downs mixed with some mind-bogglingly awesome moments to date. I spent most of this year traveling, embracing new experiences, and forging a path of emotional, physical, and mental self-discovery. Sounds not overly original, I know… but honestly it’s true. Everyone likes to brag that…

Sunday Reflections: Black, Queer and voting for Her

Recently I stumbled across an article titled, “I’m Black, Queer and Concerned” on AfterEllen.com, a website dedicated to the representation of lesbian/bi women in popular culture. The author expresses that in theory, the LGBTQ community is a family and so too the Black Lives Matter movement is a family. Individually, these two families have similarities,…

Beyoncé’s Formation: How to Slay Even When You’re Inconsistent

ALT TITLE: Beyonce’s Formation: Subversive Slayage Beyoncé’s Formation video and halftime performance were instantly polarizing. Some said this was her “I’m black and IDGAF” moment. She scared some folks and even seemed to set boundaries about who could and could not dissect her performance. Rudy Giuliani was not happy to say the least (he called…

100 Years of Service: An Interview with Frank Braxton, part 2 of 2

This interview with Frank Braxton took place on two separate Saturday’s in his apartment on Massachusetts Ave., NW. Jasmine Carpenter and Nadith Saibou from St. Martin’s Church at North Capitol and T Street, NW, where Mr. Braxton is a parishioner, contributed questions, shot photos and helped turn an interview into the personal story it became. Read part…

100 Years of Service: An Interview with Frank Braxton, part 1 of 2

The Life List Kickoff — 100 things to do before you go

I’m currently flying back to DC from my first business trip in Denver. It’s a relatively short flight (4hrs), and it will be accompanied by an even shorter train ride. But it’s giving me some much needed introspection time. I need it because I’m having to contemplate my whole life. 22:05.12.1.16 | touching ground in…

Who Will You Be When You Die: On Today’s Version of MLK

“We have fought hard and long for integration, as I believe we should have, and I know that we will win. But I’ve come to believe we’re integrating into a burning house.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. These words by Martin Luther King were shared in a conversation with Harry Belafonte near the end of…

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