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Brothers, Brother Khalid Raheem I attended Brother Khalid Raheem’s janazah (funeral) recently. I saw many brothers I have not seen in years. It was good to see familiar faces, but it also stirred something heavy in my spirit . It’s a shame that too often the only time we come together is when one of us makes transition. We have to do better at staying connected. Many of us share deep history, some good, some bad, and some indifferent. But whatever differences we think divid

Open Letter to the City of Pittsburgh, the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Civic Leadership City of Pittsburgh Equity and Community Commitment For many years, the City of Pittsburgh and neighborhood representatives have acknowledged the importance of equity, inclusion, and reinvestment in underserved communities. Local residents and community leaders, particularly within historically marginalized neighborhoods, have done their part by developing comprehensive community plan

A movement is taking shape. Across neighborhoods, cities, and regions, Black men are beginning to come together in broader coalitions and alliances, coalescing and pulling together resources, wisdom, and social capital that have too often been fragmented or isolated. Despite the diversity of our backgrounds, beliefs, and lived experiences, a shared truth sits at the center of this moment. Black men are standing up and speaking up. Brother 2 Brother Like most Black people in t