It is so hard to end a relationshipwhether it is a friendship, romantic relationship, or a relationship with a mentorbreak ups can be extremely difficult. Last week, I found myself devastated for black people everywhere as we have to officially end our relationship with Dr. Ben Carson. Yes, we are done. The foolishness will no longer be tolerated.

First, lets be clear, I was a long-time fan and supporter of Dr. Carson. In college I was a Biology/Pre-Medicine major and black physicians truly encouraged me to follow my dreams. From Dr. Ben Carson to the former Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher, black physicians motivated me to pursue my goals. To see someone who looked like me achieve such monumental milestones, such as successfully performing a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, was simply awe-inspiring. And who can forget the book, Gifted Hands, and the subsequent film starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. chronicling Dr. Carsons lifefrom his humble beginnings to his notable success as a neurosurgeon? To say his story of triumph is remarkable is an understatement and no one can take away his accomplishments or what he has done for the medical community. In my opinion, Dr. Carson was Black Americas preeminent surgeon. When I say I was a fan, I really mean it! So you can imagine why I am both disappointed and confused by the man he has become today. Like many Black people, I am simply asking, what the hell happened? Will someone please tell me what has happened to Dr. Ben Carson? Honestly, I think Jordan Peele may have hit the nail on the head....