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Rock n’ Heavy

Is André 3000 the Most Free Black Man in America?

7 min readJan 24, 2024

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Is André 3000 the Most Free Black Man in America?

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Rock n’ Heavy

Why Kendrick’s ‘Euphoria’ is Bigger Than Rap

There is much to say about this whole Kendrick — Drake battle and why it felt (and continues to feel) so good to listen to “euphoria.”

8 min read3 days ago

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Kendrick Lamar performing for a concert at TD Garden on July 22, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts on the The DAMN Tour.

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People Must Be Stopped

3 min readFeb 21, 2024

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Austin, Texas: The Myth Lives On

“As always, the myth has its charms; but the truth is far more beautiful.” — J. Robert Oppenheimer

18 min readAug 7, 2023

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Austin, Texas: The Myth Lives On

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I’m worried about People, not A.I.

Humans are so much better than people.

3 min readFeb 3, 2023

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Early Voting Starts Today. Here’s My Austin Voter Guide.

Early voting in Austin starts today. We are not voting for elected officials, but make no mistake, this is an incredible consequential and…

5 min readApr 19, 2021

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My Revisionist History of Austin’s Upcoming May Ele

I have made so many mistakes in my life, I wouldn’t have time for much else if I started to make a list. I’ve made mistakes about people…

6 min readApr 12, 2021

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Being a Black man > Being a tech CEO.

Today, in light of violence against Asian Americans, it felt right to share part of a talk I gave to Amazon’s global customer support team…

9 min readMar 17, 2021

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Being a Black man > Being a tech CEO.

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Why Austin Needs a New City Plan

The Austin City Plan of 1928 was a disaster. We need a new plan for 2028 that is more equitable, inclusive and sustainable.

14 min readDec 19, 2020

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Why Austin Needs a New City Plan

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Open Letter to a New Austinite

Congratulations on your recent move to Austin!

14 min readDec 13, 2020

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Open Letter to a New Austinite

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joahspearman

I believe. I have ideas and turn some into businesses. Sometimes I run long distances. Chris Nolan, ATCQ, Lake Como & Murakami are my favorites. @joahspearman

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