When a Neighborhood Football Game Ends in Gunfire On September 20, 2026, two young people were shot following what has been described as a neighborhood football game. An 18-year-old is accused in the shooting. I keep thinking about how a game—a chance for young people to gather and enjoy themselves—could end in violence. Homicide isContinue reading “A Game Ends In Gunfire !”
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The Value Of Time !
The Value of Time: Where Do Your 168 Hours Go? Time is the one resource that every person receives equally. Regardless of age, education, wealth, or social status, each of us has 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week. We can earn more money, replace material possessions, and sometimes recover fromContinue reading “The Value Of Time !”
Is Justice Really Equal ?
When the Video Tells the Truth: Is Justice Really Equal? On Friday, August 14, 2026, a local television news station reported a disturbing incident involving a counselor and a child. According to the report, the counselor was captured on video during an incident in which the child was injured after striking a desk. The facilityContinue reading “Is Justice Really Equal ?”
Achieving The American Dream!!
Single, Raising Children, and Trying to Get Ahead: Can Black Mothers Still Achieve the American Dream? There are many Black women in America raising children without being married, and some are doing so with only a high-school education. The question is not whether these women are capable of succeeding. They are. The more important questionContinue reading “Achieving The American Dream!!”
Before the Streets: The role of Parents in Ending The Violence!
The last conversation we had about stopping the war on the homeland wasn’t just about violence in the streets—it was about what’s happening inside the home. Because the truth is, many of the problems we see outside are born inside. And if we’re serious about changing the direction of our communities, we have to beContinue reading “Before the Streets: The role of Parents in Ending The Violence!”
A Four-Year-Old Lost: How Much More Can Our Communities Endure?
Another innocent life has been lost, and this time it was a four-year-old child. The question our communities must ask is simple: when will the violence stop? The violence must stop. According to a report from WSB-TV in Atlanta, on March 14, 2026, at approximately 11:00 or 11:30 p.m., a four-year-old child was stabbed toContinue reading “A Four-Year-Old Lost: How Much More Can Our Communities Endure?”
How I Became an Investigator-And Why I Teach What The Job Really Requiers!
I grew up during the 1960s and 1970s. Becoming a private investigator never crossed my mind. What was clear, even at a young age, was that people in our community were often treated unfairly by law enforcement. Officers would come into our neighborhoods, throw drugs on the ground, and arrest innocent people. Those experiences stayedContinue reading “How I Became an Investigator-And Why I Teach What The Job Really Requiers!”
A Message of Thanks and Holiday Wishes!
As the year comes to a close, I want to personally say thank you to everyone who has supported vmgreview.com. This platform would not exist without readers who took the time to read, reflect, share, and engage with the content throughout the year. vmgreview.com was created to do more than just post opinions. It wasContinue reading “A Message of Thanks and Holiday Wishes!”
A Hard Lesson Learned: When Early Financial Advice Goes Unheard!!
She was taught the right lessons early. In her twenties, people around her showed her the importance of saving and investing. Someone even helped her set up an investment account so she could build a future with less stress and more security. The foundation was there. The path was clear. But like many young people,Continue reading “A Hard Lesson Learned: When Early Financial Advice Goes Unheard!!”
Building Generational Wealth Starts with Family”
When we look at families who have built lasting wealth and influence, one common thread stands out—they worked together. From the Waltons who turned Walmart into one of the world’s largest companies, to the Kennedys who built both political and financial power, and the Rockefellers who became synonymous with American industry, their stories all startedContinue reading “Building Generational Wealth Starts with Family””
