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Be a good listener. Sometimes when friends or family call and they’re going through something they really don’t want your opinion. All they want is for someone to listen to their concerns. They don’t want judgment. They don’t want condescending replies. They don’t want “I told you so”. They just want to get things offContinue reading “Good Listening Skills”

A jury in South Georgia (Burnswich), convicted three white men of killing an unarmed black male! The verdict was the right conclusion for what they (offenders) did but I must say that the verdict stunned me, and many others because of the makeup of the jury panel. The injustices as we all know have notContinue reading “A step in the right direction”

Traffic stops are by far the most common interactions that people have with law enforcement according to a study conducted by Political Scientists Frank Baumgartner, Derek Epps, and Kelsey Shoub. In their book ( Suspect Citizens) according to their research, compared to their share of the population, blacks are almost twice as likely to be pulled overContinue reading “Traffic Stop”

In Georgia (My home state) there is a statute in the law called Party to a Crime, and this law is one that we all should be familiar with, it could affect or alter your life in many ways! In simple terms, it means that if you are with someone that committees a crime, and you didn’tContinue reading “Party to a crime”

In this day and age of much uncertainty, there are still some things that ring true. Education is an equalizer. It can take you from the classroom to the Board Room. It can take you from inside the house to building a house. No matter what you choose to do in life acquire some credentials.Continue reading “Education is the Key”

The true meaning of the holiday season is not about food and gifts. The true meaning of the season is about feelings of love for family and friends, fellowship, and the joy of giving thanks for all the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. It is not about the material things, for theirContinue reading “The True Meaning of the Holiday Season: Thanksgiving and Christmas”

Driving along the Atlanta highways lately I see many cars weaving in and out of heavy traffic. When I look in my rear-view mirror someone is riding my bumper. When I go to the grocery store and a new line is opened up the customers at the back of the line rush to go aheadContinue reading “Time for some kindness”

What is the First Offenders Act?  The first offender act is used by people that are charged with a crime for the first time. Eligibility Criteria:  1. You must have never been convicted of a felony 2. You must have never been sentenced as a first offender. 3 Your charge is not Driving under the influence (DUI). Continue reading “Understanding the First Offenders Act”

I cry for America when I see racism and bigotry perpetrated by former President Trump and his lackeys. I cry for America when I drive through sections of Atlanta that are so impoverished, they resemble third-world countries. I cry for America when I see Republicans sullying the democratic voting process. I cry for America whenContinue reading “I Cry For America”

Not much is getting done in D.C. What is going on with the Democrats in Congress? The Democratic Party has the White House, The Senate, and The House of Representatives and not much is getting done. The old saying “united we stand, divided we fall” definitely applies to the Democrats at this moment in time.Continue reading “Democrats Need to Get a Backbone”