Living in the Land of Trans Fats
Trying to lose weight today can be a herculean effort. When fast food that is fried, flavorized, cheese injected (and delicious) is so abundant, it can feel like you’re…
Mascot: The Man Behind the Mask
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a mascot is any person, animal or object thought to bring luck, or anything used to represent a group with a common public identity.…
Come On, Let’s Talk About It
As I was growing up I was taught to deal with my problems myself. I needed to be a strong black man and not show any true weakness. Weakness…
My Voice: Fail Early, Fail Often and Fail Forward
I recently failed at a goal last semester that I had been working on for some time. This was passing a physical fitness test for the Sinclair Police Academy.…
Technology and Policing
Technology is an essential part of everyday life. Like most things, it can have both negative and positive consequences for the men and women working in law enforcement. …
The Day After: A Frightful Journey
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. I remember it was a cool fall night. I was anxious for the next day because it was the talent show,…