Antonio C. Davis

The Same Door

Today is my birthday. Tomorrow, I begin a new chapter. On August 10, 2026, I will begin serving as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Winston-Salem State University. For me, this is more than a new position. It is the continuation

A black rook stands in sharp focus near the center of a chessboard, illuminated by warm light as other chess pieces blur in the background.

Position Matters

I’ve always been fascinated by chess. Every piece has value and purpose. But here’s something I’ve learned that has very little to do with the game itself. Sometimes the problem isn’t the piece, sometimes it’s the position. Over the past several months, I’ve watched