Day 2 Feb. 2nd: I Made...I Don't Even Know What To Call It. But Here Is What I Did: -toasted Sesame Seed

Day 2 • • Feb. 2nd: I made...I don't even know what to call it. But here is what I did: -toasted sesame seed bagel -strips of grilled chicken between slices of avocado -poached eggs on top -dashes of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and sun dried tomato & basil blend This reminds me of the first day of history class in 8th grade. I will never forget. Mr. Strange asked our class, "What's the first thing you think about when you hear the word 'history?'" I can't, for the life of me, remember what I said...but I DEFINITELY remember this boy's response: "Hmmm, breakfast!" 😂😂😂 This was also the class in which I'd joking rebuttal to my teacher, "Are you saying that because I'm black?" Check the link in bio for the full story. #blackishistorytoo #blackandwhitechallenge #blackandwhitephotography #brunch #bagel

Day 14 • • Feb 14th I was trying to post last night, but it was better for me to just enjoy the evening and soak in the day. And what a day Valentines Day has become for me these past few years. The procession of emotions followed the order of these photos: 1) My girlfriend and I are celebrating 3 years of being together. My love for her grows each day. She is my sweetness. 2) I was reflecting on the weird season/weather we have been having in the Midwest. At 40-50 degrees, it felt like spring was near. 3) Poetry Workshop at Butler is always dope. My classmates did an early birthday celebration for another classmate and me. We had a "Bee Mine" 🐝 cake and candles on donuts. Our professor got a 9 and 0 candle because she's beautifully weird like that lol. 4) I love fog...especially at night. 5) My girlfriend gave me a plethora of love in gifts. She figures I spoil her so much that it was her turn lol. 6) Today is always a day I'll commemorate: the day Xavier "X" Walton passed. I'm still writing and loving others with compassion because of you, X. Love on in heaven. This poem is always for you—link in bio. #blackishistorytoo #blackandwhitechallenge #blackandwhitephotography #valentinesday #friends #isntshelovely #love

Day 9 (don't judge me for the lateness) • • Feb. 9th So much #blackexcellence happened today: 1) One of my coworkers receiving recognition at the Goodwill all-staff meeting. 2) The marriage ministry at church had a jazz night, in which I got to do a piece (with a band 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿) AND watch some amazing artists @followtamrarose and @jefripayne 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 #blackishistorytoo #blackandwhitechallenge #blackandwhitephotography #A➕scribe

Day 19 • • Feb. 19th I'm so excited to FINALLY announce that I've dropped my first single today from the #blackishistorytoo project. LINK IN BIO. #NObama is my reflection on this past election and the transfer of presidency and it's social, cultural, and racial implications. This joint is a little melodramatic and satirical, so don't expect that HYPE HYPE! Happy Presidents Day(?) 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️ lol Holla back and let me know what you think of the track. #blackandwhitechallenge #blackandwhitephotography #newmusicalert #hiphop

Day 17 • • Feb 17th Oh, you thought I was playin!?!?? Came through to the theater in straight African regalia to see #blackpanther We had ordered tickets weeks ago for the movie + this Black Panther party. Red carpet on em'!! We have to wait to see the picture we got. But behold, my Nubian princess!! 🖤🖤🖤😍😍😍 I loved being immersed in the see of black beauty! Never seen an IMAX theater packed with so many black people! The movie though??? DOPE!!! So much went down in this film that I gotta save it for a live video (Facebook only). #blackishistorytoo #blackandwhitechallenge #blackandwhitephotography #blackexcellence #blackpanthermovie #blackpantherparty (at IMAX Theater Indiana State Museum)

Day 10 • • Feb 10th Posting on time is HARD. But it's okay, because I'm spending good time with good people. February is a beautifully eventful month. Birthdays week after week! 🎉🎉🎉 Happy birthday @aire2gorgeous #blackishistorytoo #blackandwhitechallenge #blackandwhitephotography #friends