Let's Have The Conversation

We are having a discussion with King in regard to what life now looks like living with HIV whilst also bending traditional norms of masculinity, and navigating all of that while being a Black man and father. 

Here is what we know.

22 year old Rico Marley was arrested yesterday and charged with reckless conduct for entering a Publix with 2 long guns and 4 handguns. Later on they charged him with intent to commit a felony (how does one determine intent) and is now facing 5 felony counts and gun charges.

This should concern us all. Black lives set the bar and precedents on how ALL lives are treated in America. 

In other words "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."-Martin Niemöller

I need all of the NRA, 2A don't tread on me, come and get em white men to stand up and speak LOUDLY for your fellow American who was unconstitutionally arrested and un fairly charged. Your whiteness will not protect you from an overreaching government. 

We need solidarity and community NOW!

This is a small welcome to give you a general idea of what we will be discussing in this space. Thank you for being here on the journey with me.

-Desireé B Stephens