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The articles presented on this platform are often from firsthand experiences, thoughts, and opinions that are shared by this team and supporters. This article is no different. I spoke with a cohort today and was compelled to address the subject “Self-Sufficient.” In my conversation with the aforementioned, it was noticeably clear that most of theContinue reading “Self-Sufficient”

Numerous posts have been presented on this platform regarding the need to vote. These upcoming primary elections in May are more important than ever before. We have the chance here in Georgia to keep a hard-working Senator in office (Raphael Warnock) as opposed to electing his opponent (Herschel Walker), a puppet who will do whateverContinue reading “Upcoming Primary Elections”

In the midst of pandemics, wars, inflation, overpriced homes, food, gas, and persuasive algorithm-fueled advertising things can get to be quite overwhelming. Take time to inhale, exhale and breathe. Take some time to slow down, and do things to take care of “you.” Take in this awesome space that we live in. Enjoy the beautyContinue reading “Take Time for Self”

Submitted by: Dianne Cleveland-SharpVMG Team Member A prior post from earlier this week was entitled “Marriage and Divorce.” The post spoke of being faithful, persevering, respecting vows, and overcoming obstacles and challenges to sustain a marriage. In the realm of divorce, the post spoke of one person’s inability to accept responsibility and consider allowing theirContinue reading “Relationships, Love, and Happiness”

Alvin Bragg is the current New York District Attorney. On November 2, 2021, he became the first African American and the first person of color elected to that office. He previously served as Chief Deputy District Attorney of New York and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York. He isContinue reading “Who is Alvin Bragg?”

Mark Pomerantz is a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney who was assigned to investigate and prosecute former president Donald Trump. Mr. Pomerantz, according to an article published in the New York Times dated March 30, 2022, resigned because Alvin Bragg, the new Manhattan District Attorney advised to halt the Trump criminal investigation. The Times articleContinue reading “Who is Mark Pomerantz?”

Submitted by VMG Team Member Dianne Cleveland-Sharp As a Black woman I looked on with pride as Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman, supreme court nominee sat in the chair before the Judicial Committee of the Senate. My pride quickly turned to disappointment as I watched Republican Senators attack her and try to sullyContinue reading “A Superlative on the Supreme Court”

Have any of you had to call for 911 assistance lately? Well, I did on behalf of a friend. On March 20, 2022, a young lady’s vehicle was burglarized in Midtown Atlanta. Around 10:30 pm I called 911 for her and was put on hold for almost three minutes. Once I spoke with the operator,Continue reading “911 System”

With all the back and forth that goes on between politicians we often forget that they are servants of the people. When issues regarding Medicare, social security, veterans’ benefits, IRS, passports and immigration arise congress can assist by contacting the federal agencies that handle all of the aforementioned on your behalf. They might not beContinue reading “What Can Congress Do for You?”

Presently, violence in this country is both disquieting and distressing. It’s incumbent upon us to take a stance against the many senseless crimes happening almost daily in this country. It is also important that we exercise one of the most important privileges that living in a democracy affords us. That privilege is the vote. ViolenceContinue reading “My Two Concerns, Voting and Violence”