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Investors are Harming Our Communities You see the houses as you ride through once-beautiful communities.  They purchase the homes for a nominal fee, usually, the doors are painted red, and the bricks are painted gray.  After minor investments in fixing the properties up, they rent them out.  It doesn’t appear that a lot of vettingContinue reading “Investors are Harming our Communities”

Financial Insecurity I want to be very clear with this narrative, I am no expert in the field of Finance or Investment; however, I do follow an expert (Dr. Boyce Watkins) who holds a Ph.D. in finance. In the past posting, I shared with those that read our articles the three pillars (Stocks, Real Estate,Continue reading “Financial Insecurity”

Don’t Want to Stay Where Someone Left Me At There are times when you’re in a relationship, something happens, and it doesn’t end well.  This outcome can take a lot out of you. This can happen in a personal or business relationship.  The key to not being left behind is to immediately pick up theContinue reading “I don’t want to stay where someone left me AT!”

Friends and Friendship **The following poem is dedicated to all the true friends out there** Friends, everyone has them that we know There are true friends and sometimes friends for show True friends accept you for who you are They support you and are your guiding star Some are real and some are fake SomeContinue reading “Friends and Friendship”

Only in Darkness Can We See the Stars Life is challenging in the time that we now live in. We see skyrocketing prices for rent, groceries, cars, insurance, furniture, some prescription drugs, and appliances just to name a few.  In the midst of all of this salaries remain stagnant.  What are we to do? FirstContinue reading “Only in Darkness can we see the Stars”

Words Matter Be mindful when conversing with others. Sometimes when interacting with others certain reactions can elicit unfavorable emotions. When this happens, most people have a tendency to speak before thinking, and an unfavorable response to an unfavorable action can cause chaos.  Just remember that once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back.  InContinue reading “Words Matter”

I Am First in My Life Put yourself first in your life.  Self-care is very important.  We live in a world that focuses on me, me, me. It’s ok to focus on yourself as long as it’s not done in a selfish, obsessive manner.  No man is an island.  We live in a world ofContinue reading “I Am First in My Life”

The Power of a Positive Outlook As I travel through this journey called life, I have found that a positive outlook will get you through the worst of situations.  If you can believe it, your mind can achieve it.  It’s all about mind over matter.  The brain is one of the most powerful organs thatContinue reading “The Power of a Positive Outlook”

Incorporation of New Cities has Increased Racial Segregation in Metro Atlanta The content of this narrative is the results of a study conducted by Havard Joint Center for Housing, this study was published on May 8, 2023, by Luisa Godinez-Puig & Sharon Cornelissen. Racial segregation and then unequal allocation of resources have long shaped AmericanContinue reading “Incorporation of New Cities”

Choices There has been much talk and controversy recently regarding choices here in America. Polls show that the majority of Americans are in favor of gun legislation.  Polls also show that the majority of Americans agree that women should choose what it is that they want to do with their bodies.  People want to beContinue reading “Choices”