The recent killings of unarmed black men at the hands of law enforcement has left me speechless. It’s been extremely difficult for me to articulate the sadness that I’ve been feeling so I’ve decided to pour my heart into a song. Rather than immediately react to the explicit acts of state violence, I felt that I […]
What issue would drive Academy Award winning actor Tim Robbins to come out on a Saturday morning to speak with community residents in South Los Angeles? What issue would inspire multi-faceted artists like Patrisse Cullors and Patrick Martinez to share their personal stories with the world? What issue would motivate artists like Olivia Wilde, Aloe […]
Dear George Zimmerman, Although we’ve never met, I would like to share a few words with you. Even though I strongly disagree with the choices that you made on the evening of February 26, 2012, I do not hate you. My spiritual beliefs have taught me to pray for you as much as I am […]
I sat with my beautiful 3-month-old baby boy on my lap as my wife and I patiently waited for the verdict in the Trayvon Martin case. With anticipation, I clutched my newborn baby’s hands as the judge read out the words “not guilty.” I was stunned, shocked and speechless. Although I know that the election […]
“Small acts when multiplied by millions of people have the potential to transform the world.” – Howard Zinn One year ago, it was my personal passion project to see if I could change the world, or at least the world of all those who attended, The Living Rooms Across America Tour. The idea was simply […]
Two weeks ago, my wife gave birth to my first biological child. Although I’ve been a step dad for over 7 years now, I’ve never gone through this kind of experience before. I’ve never had to go to an OBGYN, participate in an ultra sound, or choose a baby’s name. This was all new to me […]
My temptation is to blame the gun manufactures. To accuse the NRA of having blood on its hands. To curse Congress for not doing enough. To cry because I know that every 3 hours a child is killed by a firearm somewhere in America. I’m frustrated, I’m sick and I’m tired. I’m angry at the […]
A few years ago, I met Gabrielle Bernstein, an amazing person who’s been featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday as a next-generation thought leader and the author of the bestselling books Spirit Junkie and Add More ~Ing to Your Life. On New Year’s Day, Gabrielle released her latest book May Cause Miracles, a practical and […]
Last year, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting a person who has profoundly changed my life. Latham Thomas is not only one of the leading birth coaches in the world, but an expert on wellness and how to use yoga and other practices to transform your life. While I could go on and on […]
There is just too much at stake. So much to lose, but so much to win. I’ve been engaged in politics now for over a decade. I’ve volunteered for my share of candidates and helped win some major victories. But despite all this, I still struggle with whether my vote really does make a difference. […]
I don’t want to spoil the ending to The Dark Night Rises, but I felt compelled to share my thoughts on the conclusion to the Batman trilogy. Like many of you, I was fearful of going to see the movie after the horrific tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. However, I ultimately decided to go to the […]
“As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” – Nelson Mandela As we celebrate Mandela Day and honor the legacy of a man who dared to dream of a different world, I would like to thank all those who stand at the crucible of American history. This past weekend, my […]