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When Help Arrives Uninvited
Rickey-Dean Wasson Rickey-Dean Wasson

When Help Arrives Uninvited

A Short Cozy Story About Help

In honor of Black History Month, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to lead a Black-led, grassroots organization and the kinds of “help” that sometimes show up uninvited.
This story is inspired by a real interaction. Details have been fictionalized to illuminate a pattern, not a person.

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Then and Now: Technology, Power, and Black Resistance
Rickey-Dean Wasson Rickey-Dean Wasson

Then and Now: Technology, Power, and Black Resistance

When systems meant to protect people instead create fear, communities adapt. Long before digital tools, Black resistance relied on networks of trust, communication, and care. That history is not over. It’s unfolding right now.

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5 Simple Robot Kits for Beginners That Anyone Can Build at Home
Rickey-Dean Wasson Rickey-Dean Wasson

5 Simple Robot Kits for Beginners That Anyone Can Build at Home

Building robots at home has never been easier! In this post, we explore 5 beginner-friendly robot kits, including the ELEGOO UNO R3, Petoi Bittle, and HP Otto, perfect for learning robotics and programming. Follow my journey as I test each kit and share video reviews every Friday on YouTube. Your feedback will help decide which kits make it to our upcoming workshops\u2014register now to join the fun!

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Tristan Walker: Empowering Communities Through Entrepreneurial Vision
Rickey-Dean Wasson Rickey-Dean Wasson

Tristan Walker: Empowering Communities Through Entrepreneurial Vision

As we celebrate Black History Month, let us honor Tristan Walker's contributions to entrepreneurship, innovation, and social justice, and recommit ourselves to building a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.

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