Is it ever alright for Black men not to be alright?

Is it ever alright for Black men not to be alright?
When we say we are not our ancestors, do we do so with a knowledge of who they were or with a fear of who we’re not?
Since when has a little rhythm righted centuries of wrongdoing?
The Morning After, 2020 is a photo series exploring the physical wreckage of a long walk towards freedom.
Because the world wants pliable Black children, not powerful ones.
When #BlackAF isn’t nearly Black enough
Our vindication shouldn’t come at the expense of our mental health.
Covid-19’s ability to exploit Black America’s overexposure is no conspiracy at all, it’s simply one of the many consequences of a corrupt culture
In a culture crippled by silver linings, we’ve overlooked the importance of the clouds
Guilt breeds shame, shame births secrecy.