Taiwan, Covid-19 & Our Experience
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the world in many ways, forcing us to examine our community frameworks and how they function during global crises. My partner and I were fortunate to experience Taiwan’s excellent pandemic management firsthand when we lived there in December 2020. As Americans living in Taiwan, we could observe two different narratives:…
Male Mentorship & Youth Development (MPYD)
Black youth in America today face a unique set of challenges that require strong leadership and role modeling from black men. As a black male consultant and educator, I have seen firsthand the impact that positive leadership can have on the lives of young black men. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in the…
Negotiating Through The Funk: Building Inclusive Leadership Skills
In today’s diverse and complex social and political climate, developing leadership skills that promote inclusiveness and safety in the workplace and community is essential. The Negotiating Through The Funk workshop provides an interactive and engaging opportunity for individuals to develop these skills through reflection, discussion, and creative problem-solving. The workshop’s objectives are to reflect on…
Diversity & Inclusion Work at Taipei American High School
My work with Taipei American High School has been a valuable experience for the school community and my personal growth as a consultant in diversity, equity, inclusion, conflict, resolution, and identity work. The opportunity to work with faculty, students, and parents on these issues was a great learning experience for me and a chance to…
Diversity & Wellness Work at Taipei European High School
As a wellness practitioner, I was privileged to provide teaching seminars at Taipei European School on the importance of breathing and movement practices in managing stress and increasing mental clarity. Through Hatha Yoga, I taught over 600 students various poses and techniques to improve flexibility and increase oxygen and blood flow in the body. These…
Taiwan-Our Place of Healing and Support
My partner and I are currently in Costa Rica, en route to the San Jose Airport, where we’ll spend the night before departing for Taiwan – our fourth visit to the country. As I reflect on my past experiences with Taiwan, I can’t help but wonder what draws us back to this place time and…
Basketball in Taiwan
Basketball has become more than just a sport to me. It has become a tool for managing my emotions. While I never had aspirations to play professionally, I enjoyed playing basketball with like-minded athletes. Basketball is like a freestyle rift between jazz artists, where the coordination of movement, teamwork, passing, and flow comes together to…
London-The British Museum
After our incredible adventure in Egypt, I was eager to continue exploring ancient history. We added a three-day trip to London to visit the British Museum’s extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts. Upon arriving in London, I was pleasantly surprised that the city was much more diverse than I had anticipated. I had assumed that London…