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My Doctoral Journey- Why I chose to obtain my doctorate?

by Tommy Cooper My undergraduate degree was for my family, my master’s degree was for my career expansion, and this doctoral degree is for me!! Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.Continue reading “My Doctoral Journey- Why I chose to obtain my doctorate?”

Finding Renewal with Meditation in 2024

As the calendar turns and a new year unfurls before us, it’s natural to feel a sense of renewal and possibility. This is a great time to reflect on 2023 and journal how you want to improve in 2024. Reflection on the past year’s journey give you a chance to set your new intentions forContinue reading “Finding Renewal with Meditation in 2024”

5 Love Languages What is your Love Language

5 Love Languages- From a Black Gay male perspective– Tommy Cooper As a Black culture, especially the Black LGBTQ subsector, we have experienced love differently from our counterparts. Growing up, I didn’t have the touchy-feely parents; their way of showing love was through laughter with an undercurrent of sarcasm. I learned how to read andContinue reading “5 Love Languages What is your Love Language”

Obama Portraits Tour- High Museum

On February 12, 2018, the world watched the unveiling of The 44th President and Mrs. Obama’s portraits. This historical moment in black history is when the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery debuted the Obama Portraits representing our forever President and First Lady of the United States. They represent black excellence, hell they represent American excellence! TheContinue reading “Obama Portraits Tour- High Museum”

Our last Goodbye to Kymberly Nicole Carroll

My heart still aches by the thought of having to say goodbye to you physically. ☹ My Kymmy is the sweetest, most devoted community leader and an overwhelming supportive best friend/family. You truly understand my true essence even when others couldn’t see who I was becoming. So when I started this blog, I shared myContinue reading “Our last Goodbye to Kymberly Nicole Carroll”