Pain travels in whispers and echoes, moving through generations like an underground river—unseen, but powerfully present. Hurt people hurt people. This isn’t just a catchy

The word “trauma” has echoed through my life like a persistent heartbeat. For years, I believed healing meant confronting pain—dissecting the moments that broke me and tracing the wounds left by my father’s emotional absence.

The challenges I faced with my father, and the feelings of emotional distance that resulted, have played a significant role in my personal growth. While

Dear Paul Griggs, As weeks have passed since that October morning, I’ve had time to reflect on the weight of change and its rippling effects

Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, my understanding of American history came primarily through colonial perspectives. Like many others, I was taught that Christopher Columbus

When I received that “time-sensitive” meeting notice at my previous employer last October, I knew in my gut what was coming. After years as a

In today’s rapidly evolving social landscape, the urgency for organizations to engage deeply with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has never been more

As a Black man and co-founder of Hyphens and Spaces, a company dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), along with my wife, I feel

(Teachers College, Columbia University Virtual Webinar – Wednesday, March 24, 2021)  A focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an organizational imperative now more

Hyphens and Spaces Co-founders, Samira Abdul-Karim and Yusef Ramelize will be discussing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion relevant topics in their new YouTube video series. In