Geoffrey Philp is a political activist who is dedicated to exonerating Marcus Garvey. Here’s his story.
Jamaican Gentlemen
For a revolutionary generation of young Jamaican men, the strong and available role models looked like the enemy.
Man Up! Lessons on Manhood from Bob Marley’s Music
Bob Marley’s lessons for men on freedom, responsibility, and living are greater and more profound than simply telling our boys to ‘man up,’ says Geoffrey Philp.
Perchance to Dream: My First Colonoscopy
Don’t worry, Geoffrey Philp says. His first colonoscopy was like a day at the beach.
Rain Lilies
Rain lilies remind Geoffrey Philp of a difficult man to love: his father.
I Love it When You Call Me Big Poppa: A Black Writer Faces Fatherhood
My wife and I had just received the best and most terrifying news of our lives – we were expecting a baby. I had just lost my job; how would I provide for my family as a struggling writer? Would I be able to be the father I wanted to be?