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The violence in this country is primarily caused by guns though the pundits state otherwise.  They contend that the gun violence is attributed to the people who own the firearms. This is partly true.  Let us dig a little deeper into this gun situation. There is a group of people that constantly refer to theContinue reading “Gun Violence”

On Saturday 5/14/22 in a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, in the blink of an eye in comes this sick, hate filled coward. He then proceeds to take the lives of Black people that he felt were replacing whites, perpetrating the “white replacement theory.” This evil, hate filled coward took the lives of tenContinue reading “The Coward”

Poverty is defined as the lack of resources needed to provide the necessities of life. When an individual cannot afford the necessities of life (food, clothing, shelter) in some instances criminal acts follow. These individuals turn to a life of crime as a means of survival. Many criticize these acts. However, were you in thisContinue reading “Crime vs. Poverty”

Here we go again, talking about voting. We cannot stress this enough. Early voting started here in Georgia on May 2nd. Just recently a draft copy of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling was leaked. It detailed the eventual overturning of Roe vs. Wade which will restrict most abortions and allow states to make decisions asContinue reading “Early Voting”

Although the three main offenders in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case have been brought to justice there is still one person remaining. Jackie Johnson was the Glynn County DA at the time of this unprovoked crime. She refused to investigate this incident but instead accepted the McMichael’s version of what happened. Greg McMichael as weContinue reading “What’s Taken so Long?”

What is happening now in our society should be concerning to all of us but what is more alarming is that people stand by and watch crimes happen and say and do nothing. On Monday, April 18, 2022, in Atlanta, GA a person was gunned down while others watched. After the individual was gunned downContinue reading “Very Troubling Times”

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”