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A Loving Story

A Loving Story: Is a fairytale bromance not so old as time, whereby two fairly acquainted star-crossed lovers traveled from lands near to far, and from times of then to now, were finally brought together.

Judge Kemp Uncategorized Leave a comment February 12, 2023 7 Minutes

Are You Mad

It's really hard to believe that a new year is again knocking at our doors. Some people are reluctant to open that door and grant that mystery guest access into our lives. Others who have seen this year filled with tragedy and heartache are willingly welcoming the change and wanting to put a greater distance … Continue reading Are You Mad →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 3 Comments December 31, 2022 5 Minutes

The Long Road

Earlier this year, I graduated from a year-long program organized by the American Leadership Forum or ALF for short (not to be confused with the 80s sitcom - Alien Life Form), designed to grow, develop, and foster leadership throughout the state (Oregon). ALF challenged me in ways I never imagined and introduced me to concepts … Continue reading The Long Road →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 1 Comment December 6, 2022February 3, 2023 14 Minutes

A Fractured Pride

So far 2022 feels like a poorly written science fiction reality show racing toward a season finale with a cliff-hanger that has us scratching our heads and asking what the hell just happened!  It's already June and according to the celestial calendars, the sun-kissed days and warm starry nights should be upon us. However in … Continue reading A Fractured Pride →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 1 Comment June 11, 2022 5 Minutes

Less Than

I am a commodity sold and traded at will I am not seen as human, not seen as an equal I am devoid of feeling and emotion but a force of physical labor I am forced to have less than and work more to survive I have no wealth to build my legacy, no 40 … Continue reading Less Than →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 3 Comments February 8, 2022February 3, 2023 1 Minute

We Are Here

Thank You Daniel Quasar A diverse spectrum of "family", bound by blood and not, representing all shades of color in celebration and unity;  365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week; We are here; Forces old and clad in angry habits of righteousness, condemn my life, and who I choose … Continue reading We Are Here →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized Leave a comment June 28, 2021February 3, 2023 1 Minute

COVID Confidential: Vol #9 – Face Value

At first I felt naked, exposed with all my flaws visible for all to see. Some people around me sneered in jealousy and others didn’t mind at all seeing all of me. That’s what it felt like when I dared workout without my mask on for the first time at the gym. In Oregon, fully … Continue reading COVID Confidential: Vol #9 – Face Value →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 1 Comment June 11, 2021February 3, 2023 5 Minutes

A Cycle of Pain

As an adult, I'm truly embarrassed by the naivety of my juvenile thoughts as a young child. I was a Black boy raised and taught to respect the authority of the police and that they only took away the “bad” people. In my little head, I didn’t understand the deeper complexity around my misconception of … Continue reading A Cycle of Pain →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 1 Comment May 5, 2021February 3, 2023 4 Minutes

The Black Experience

It's not a game anymore, it's real life! The world has changed and it’s been a long time coming. An awakening has occurred; an amazing, loud, and unsettling awakening in the United States and in other parts of the world.  The death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of a White police officer … Continue reading The Black Experience →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 3 Comments June 19, 2020February 3, 2023 5 Minutes

See No Evil

Life as a African-American/Black man. Life as a African-American/Black woman. A life that can quickly and violently be taken away. Rest In Power: Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd Last night I finally broke down. My emotional shell just cracked and I started crying, something I don’t often do. I just reached a saturation point … Continue reading See No Evil →

Judge Kemp Uncategorized 8 Comments May 30, 2020February 3, 2023 5 Minutes

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