Duane Rollins

Normally, every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. I’m a day late, but still want to deliver some good things to dive into over the long weekend. Without further ado… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Farmers Have Been Robbed of Land. A

Life can be hard. We all need a respite from all that is going on in the world. That’s why it is my pleasure to bring attention to this incredibly meh dance scene that was supposed to be the penultimate moment in a fondly remembered but bad movie. Save

No. I could just end there, but let’s go a bit deeper. Let’s go to the world’s favorite cesspool for some commentary… > [https://twitter.com/ingrahamangle/status/1348330197242814466] Cringe. There have been calls from some that removing #45 would not unite America. This isn’t just

In the wake of the Capitol mob, our world has been flooded with “reactions” and “takes” that describe the events and people’s feelings toward them. Some were beautifully poignant and much needed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwbyTcluwZs]. Others lacked accountability [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOc663s5JWM]

It feels good to be back on a regular writing schedule! For new subscribers, every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. Without further ado… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creator Hierarchy of Needs [https://peteryang.substack.com/p/creator-hierarchy-of-needs] Have you ever considered being

You can call yesterday many things but what the mob that breached the Capitol was really aiming for it got – a photo-op. It reminded me a lot of the Bible/boarded up church photoshoot [https://static01.nyt.com/images/2020/09/18/us/politics/18distortion-bible/18distortion-bible-superJumbo.jpg?quality=90&

Here’s a simple framework to help you think about performance. Level 1: Consistency Are you showing up on a regular basis for an extended period of time? For anything you want in life, half of battle is just simply showing up. 90% of the battle is showing up regularly.

Photo by Bash Visual [https://unsplash.com/@bashvisual?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/caribbean-carnival?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] In these conversations, we’re exploring what it means to be Black

I’ve been so ready to throw 2020 out like Uncle Phil did Jazzy Jeff from his home. Each year, I try to make resolutions for the next. For some, it’s a frivolous exercise but for me, it provides an opportunity to reflect. I think I’ve come up

Take a moment today to be still. Pause and live in the present. Smile a little bigger. Laugh a little harder. Hug those that you can a little tighter. Life is precious. It may be hard, but find gratitude for what we’ve lost this year. Be thankful for the