Yesterday we talked about solving problems. Today, let’s talk about something just as important — solving them early. Because most problems don’t start big. They start small and quiet. A late bill.A strange noise in the car.A child acting differently.Tension at work.A bad habit with money.A safety concern you keep meaning to address. Small thingsContinue reading “Handle It Early ?”
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Learn To Solve, Not Just Surive……
Most of us were never taught how to solve problems. We were taught how to survive them. Pay the bill.Get through the week.Handle whatever breaks next. But survival and problem solving are not the same thing. Mathematicians solve problems every day. They look at an equation, break it apart, and work step-by-step until they reachContinue reading “Learn To Solve, Not Just Surive……”
It’s Here
Frontline Investigator Training Academy is officially ready for deployment, and this moment represents far more than the launch of a website. It marks the sharing of real-world investigative knowledge that has been earned, not theorized—knowledge built over decades of doing the work, learning hard lessons, and navigating the realities of criminal investigations. It is importantContinue reading “It’s Here”
The Hidden Lockout-Atlanta And Beyond………
The Hidden Lockout: Why Black Workers Are Being Left Behind In our last blog, we talked about job opportunities for Black people in Atlanta — especially with all the construction tied to the upcoming World Cup. Many believed these projects would finally open doors to good-paying jobs for our communities. Instead, what many of usContinue reading “The Hidden Lockout-Atlanta And Beyond………”
AfroTech: Building Opportunity, Even When Support is Pulled Away!
AfroTech has played an important role in Black communities over the years. It started as a space where Black professionals in technology could connect, share ideas, find jobs, and see people who looked like them succeeding in industries where they were often underrepresented. For many young people, AfroTech was the first time they saw BlackContinue reading “AfroTech: Building Opportunity, Even When Support is Pulled Away!”
“Building our Future, Together”
In my last article, Not in Their Plans: But in Our Hands, I spoke about the reality that Black people cannot rely on others to design our future. That responsibility rests with us. Let me be clear: this message is not about disliking or resenting any other culture or ethnic group. It is about loveContinue reading ““Building our Future, Together””
Together We Can!!!
We Already Understand the Power of Teamwork—Now Let’s Use It It’s no secret that when people come together with a common purpose, incredible things happen. Whether it’s on the basketball court, in the boardroom, or at the dinner table, teamwork changes everything. As African Americans, we know this truth deep in our bones. We’ve livedContinue reading “Together We Can!!!”
The Missing Piece: Black Ownership In Everyday Business…..
The Missing Piece: Black Ownership in Everyday Business Drive through any predominantly Black neighborhood in America, and you’ll pass a dozen gas stations and convenience stores. These businesses operate in our communities, profit from our communities, but far too often, they are not owned by anyone from our communities. In fact, there are reportedly fewerContinue reading “The Missing Piece: Black Ownership In Everyday Business…..”
The Million-Dollar Silence:
The Million-Dollar Silence: How Businesses in Black Communities Take Without Giving Back Let’s be honest. Too many businesses operating in Black and Brown communities make millions of dollars each year, yet give absolutely nothing back to the neighborhoods that keep them thriving. These communities, many of which are impoverished and struggling, are filled with hardworkingContinue reading “The Million-Dollar Silence:”
“Opportunity ?
Opportunity is a set of circumstances or conditions that makes it possible to do something, achieve a goal, or improve a situation. It’s a chance—often brief—to change the direction of your life, your finances, or your future. But opportunity only matters if we recognize it and take action. In business and investing, opportunities rarely knockContinue reading ““Opportunity ?”
