This Juneteenth, Practice Joy as Defiance?
As we near the holiday of Juneteenth, I decided to write something. I don’t consider myself a writer, but I do like to write. I used to write a lot
June 11, 2026
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The Smell of Neglect
by Erik McFrazier In 2023 I took a formal tour of the Whatcom County Jail. I want to tell you what I saw. What I smelled. What I felt standing
May 1, 2026
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A Time to Look Forward
By Erik McFrazier I can’t remember a time in my life where I could think of a better time to look forward. I really can’t. And I wanted to question
November 14, 2025
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The Privilege to Know
The legacy of family, firmly planted, lives by virtue of the pride in stories told a willingness to speak the truth, with little regard for shame. Triumphs, failures, hardships
October 15, 2025
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Breaking Free from the Comfort Trap
Comfort feels good but it rarely leads to growth. For many of us, it’s tempting to stay in familiar patterns, even when those patterns hold us back. At Brothers to
September 1, 2025
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The Strength of Shared Wisdom
Think back to the moments in life when you learned the most. Chances are, it wasn’t from a textbook or a lecture. It was from someone sharing their own story,
June 18, 2025
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