I have been following updates on the Caster Semenya case for some time. Semenya is a woman, as verified by tests she was subjected to after winning her first world title. However, she was born with an XY chromosome, which men typically have. This gives her elevated levels of testosterone, which helps to promote muscle…

I remember celebrating New Year’s in Newmarket, a very monochromatic town in Canada. I asked one lady if she wanted to dance, only to get the “I don’t like black guys” spiel. I was hanging out with some people at a house party afterwards, and I mentioned the incident. One girl’s response was to say…

I typically avoid discussing the Kardashians in any shape or form. To me, the entire family represents the worst of society: The attention-craving, narcissistic, sycophantic, idol-worshippers who value people that have done nothing remarkable to get where they are. The Kardashian fans are the same ones who make “instamodels” blow up on social media, and…

I did an earlier blog post describing my support for Nike and Kaepernick’s partnership. I saw the new Nike ad and its message goes far beyond “disrespecting the flag.” It is an inspiring piece that should resonate with anyone, white/black, civilian/veteran etc. Since I have my own pair of Nikes, I have been praying for the…

By now, you’ve likely heard about Nike’s Colin Kaepernick sponsorship. I have previously shared my thoughts on the backlash to Kaepernick’s kneeling, where the protest is often framed as “disrespecting the flag.” In short, I viewed the criticisms as a good example of a double standard. Free speech is the most cherished principle for the…