Jason Arday, Black Men in Academia, and the Weight of White Privilege
This episode of The Reckoning brings together four brilliant Black men scholars for reflection: Dr. David Malebranche, Justin Smith, Dr. Ed Garnes, and Dr. Deion Hawkins. Together, they unpack what Professor Arday's death reveals about the specific dangers Black men face inside elite academic institutions — and why "white privilege" is often best understood not by what it grants, but by what it protects people from ever having to endure.
My Journey to an ADHD Diagnosis
I want to highlight my long but important journey to being diagnosed with ADHD and how I am continuing to grow my flowers. The diagnosis was not the rain; instead, it was the sunlight needed to illuminate how and where I could grow.
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Dr. Deion Hawkins Reflects on His Journey to HIV Advocacy
On this episode of The Reckoning, we are honoring National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) with Dr. Deion Hawkins.