Enough Is Enough: Why Our Gun Laws Need to Change I’m deeply troubled by the continued rise in violent crime across America. In my home state of Georgia, the governor recently signed into law what’s known as the “open carry” law. While the intention behind this law may have been to allow law-abiding citizens toContinue reading “Enough is Enough: Why our gun laws need to change.”
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Why Homeownership is Slipping out of Reach:
Why Homeownership Is Slipping Out of Reach Owning a home has always been seen as a major life goal — a sign of stability and success. But today, more and more people are realizing that dream may be getting out of reach. Sky-high prices, rising interest rates, and stagnant wages are making it harder thanContinue reading “Why Homeownership is Slipping out of Reach:”
Financial Literacy-Protecting your Investments
Financial Literacy – Protecting Your Investments I’m not a financial expert, but I follow someone who holds a Ph.D. in a field closely tied to money and financial planning. Through their teachings, I’ve learned a lot—so much so that I feel compelled to speak out when I see people lose everything after reaching the heightsContinue reading “Financial Literacy-Protecting your Investments”
Why I Blog!!
Why I Blog I was inspired by powerful voices like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Les Brown, and later Dr. Boyce Watkins. Each of these individuals came from different walks of life, but they all shared a passion for uplifting the underserved—those living in poverty, those mistreated by the justice system,Continue reading “Why I Blog!!”
The Unexpected: Being Prepared
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Whether it’s a broken fuel pump, a leaking roof, or a microwave that suddenly stops working—unexpected expenses are part of life. What makes them hard is not just the cost, but the fact that we often aren’t prepared for them. And when we’reContinue reading “The Unexpected: Being Prepared”
Defending The Constitution:
In a recent interview with the president of El Salvador at the White House, the current administration made a shocking statement: they are considering sending U.S. citizens who have committed violent crimes to serve time in prisons in El Salvador. This suggestion is deeply troubling and raises serious constitutional concerns. It is no secret thatContinue reading “Defending The Constitution:”
Political Manipulation!!!!
Political Manipulation and the Stock Market: A Dangerous Game Politics has always played a role in shaping our economy, but in recent years, it’s become clear that some political figures and powerful groups are using their influence to manipulate the stock market for personal or party gain. This kind of manipulation can mislead the public,Continue reading “Political Manipulation!!!!”
The Empty Wagon?
The Empty Wagon As a child, my mother would often say, “An empty wagon makes a lot of noise.” At the time, it didn’t mean much to me. It was just another one of those sayings grown folks tossed around. But as I got older, and life started teaching me its lessons, I began toContinue reading “The Empty Wagon?”
The Value of Time.
The Value of Time Time is the one thing we all have in common—but how we choose to use it makes all the difference. I think back to my younger years and remember one particular incident that taught me a valuable lesson. My mother had asked me to go pay a utility bill. I hadContinue reading “The Value of Time.”
Violent Crimes: and Young People
I have spent the past thirty years investigating criminal cases. In my early years, violent crimes were rarely committed by teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. The most serious offenses among this group typically involved stealing cars or breaking and entering. However, a shift began in the early ’90s. I distinctly remember aContinue reading “Violent Crimes: and Young People”
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