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Bad Bunny Challenged Isolationism
I appreciated the brief immersion into a world that challenged isolation during the Bad Bunny halftime show. Kudos on a full Spanish performance. It touched my soul. The movement was familiar. It was all a vibe. I understand isolation. For over a decade, I participated in a ministry-run outreach on Super Bowl Sunday. We used halftime as an opportunity to build community with team games and minute-to-win competitions. We enjoyed our huddle away from the secular music performe
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Why Loyalty Feels Icky: Choosing Integrity Anyway
I’ve got many dope friends who are worthy of loyalty. These relationships have lasted years, even decades. We know what to expect from one another, along with the shortcomings we sometimes fail to manage well. I can be a loyal friend. I’ve also seen loyalty used as a blank check for misbehavior. That makes loyalty feel icky. We see cronies who do what they’re told even when it’s unethical and even wicked. That kind of loyalty is worth avoiding. High integrity loyalty is a bet
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Summers Up Full Video
This week, we have been in blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and the East Coast, among other places as well. This song, is a reminder that we can bring warmth with us, as we put forth good on the planet. Summers Up is the 2nd song on the A-Side of #FirstSunday on Vinyl which is available in the ONLINE STORE . The song was composed and written on a terrace in Orlando Florida. I had a view of the beautiful skyline while a helicopter flew overhead. As high as it was, there wa
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Turn That Wheel (Full Music Video)
Days are long when we spend time pouring into our work, and others. It's important to turn that wheel, and call your loved ones and let them know you are coming home. I heard. a country song years ao, that said, "I've been around the world, and back again. But my favorite view is from my porch looking in." This song shares that same sentiment. Tell your boo you are on the way, grab and turn that wheel.
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Anti-ICE Protest January 2026
Kenan Bishop, Leadership Coach, Producer, Emcee, Interview by Akron Beacon Journal During Anti-ICE protest in January of 2026.
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Art that Moves Us
I found myself looking at a card that was handmade by Hector Calderon after we facilitated for two days in New York City. While the entire card which is handcrafted with magnificent attention to detail and radiates a spirit of kindness and mutuality, The image in the center of it is a cut out of a design that he made and allowed me to use on a digital EP called “Once Again.” That digital asset included five songs that I provided to supporters when I found out that there was a
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Turn That Wheel
I believe that leadership involves our whole person. For many of us, that means taking the time to acknowledge the folks waiting at home for us. On exhausted days, when you have spent just about everything you have leading others, take the time to tell your boo you are on the way home, and turn that wheel. "Turn that Wheel" is song 2 on the B-Side of "FirstSunday" On vinyl which you can order in our store. This midwest weather can be treacherous. Snow, rain, or whatever else,
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We Shall (Full Music Video)
"We didn't start the fire but we shall resist." Kenan Bishop Leadership coach, emcee, producer joins in solidarity, with resistance song, "We Shall" during Anti-Ice Protest in Akron Ohio January 2026. We Shall is the first song on the B-Side of First Sunday on Vinyl and can be purchased here ONLINE STORE
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Blind in One Eye & Can’t see out of the other
This is the time when your team needs your consistency & modeling but we have returned to being blind because survival seems to require it.
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