Blog: http://jbrotherlove.com/
Twitter: @jbrotherlove | Website: http://mrjsmith.com

J. is a professional web designer/developer, as well as a blogger and social media advocate. His customer/client-focused career includes work in human resources at University of Illinois, coaching HR professionals at Georgia-Pacific, and directing marketing/public relations for Michael Jordan’s Restaurant and 30 Georgia-area Denny’s.

Currently, J. is a web developer for WebMD, where he develops multi-level/high-volume sponsor programs using front-end web languages and refined skills in interface design and usability. Since 2002, he has created print, web and social media solutions for his own clients, ranging from corporate to arts organizations.

A pioneer blogger since the mid-90’s, his blog, thebrotherlove.com (now retired), was one of the first to offer a black, gay perspective. The blog’s popularity exploded in 2002, when Slate.com linked to a post bemoaning the famous Joe Boxer commercial. Additionally, J. has written for Washington Blade, Southern Voice and the National Black Arts Festival; with select blog posts appearing on Racialicious.com.

When not writing for the web and print, J. has moderated discussions on identity and diversity including a panel on television series The DL Chronicles and speaking at the inaugural Sex 2.0 conference. At SXSW Interactive 2010, he will moderate the panel Black Blogging Rockstars.